Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act (ZPPDFT-2) in Slovenia

Obligated Entities Under the Law

The Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act (ZPPDFT-2) from Slovenia lists various entities that are considered “obliged entities” under the law. These entities are required to implement measures to detect and prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.

Examples of Obligated Entities

• Financial Institutions:
  • Banks
  • Insurance companies
  • Pension funds
  • Electronic money institutions
  • Foreign exchange offices
• Auditing and Financial Services:
  • Auditing companies
  • Organizers and concessionaires of games of chance
  • Pawnshops
• Professional Services:
  • Lawyers, law firms, and notaries (with certain exceptions)
• Specialized Financial Service Providers:
  • Credit or loan granting institutions
  • Financial leasing companies
  • Payment instrument issuers
  • Virtual currency services providers
  • Guarantees and commitments issuers
  • Portfolio management services providers
  • Safe custody services providers

These obligated entities play a crucial role in preventing money laundering and terrorist financing, and are required to implement measures under the law to ensure compliance.