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Somalia’s Financial Reporting Center: A Key Player in Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing

Establishment and Role

The Financial Reporting Center (FRC) was established as Somalia’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act 2016. As an independent national agency, the FRC plays a vital role in receiving, analyzing, and disseminating information concerning money laundering and terrorist financing.

Mandate

The FRC’s mandate includes:

  • Systematic collection and analysis of data: The FRC is responsible for collecting and analyzing data associated with money transfers to identify potential suspicious activities.
  • Documentation of suspicious transactions: The FRC documents transactions that may be related to money laundering or terrorist financing, providing valuable intelligence to national authorities.
  • Providing strategic intelligence: The FRC provides statistics and typologies to increase risk awareness among reporting entities and national authorities.

Objectives

The FRC aims to contribute to building an environment in Somalia that identifies and eradicates money laundering and terrorist financing. By working closely with reporting entities, national authorities, and international partners, the FRC seeks to:

  • Prevent the misuse of financial systems for illicit purposes
  • Enhance transparency and accountability in financial transactions
  • Support Somalia’s efforts to comply with international obligations

International Obligations

The FRC works towards fulfilling Somalia’s international obligations (FATF’s 40 recommendations) to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. This includes:

  • Implementing effective anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism measures
  • Enhancing transparency and cooperation among national authorities
  • Strengthening financial regulation and supervision

Structure

The FRC is chaired by the Director of the FRC, with members including:

  • Deputy Governor of the Central Bank
  • Deputy Director General of NISA (National Intelligence Service Agency)
  • Other relevant stakeholders

By working together, the Financial Reporting Center plays a crucial role in Somalia’s efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.