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Tanzania Government Gazette
Volume LXXXIII No. 42 of 7th May, 2019
Anti-Money Laundering (Electronic Funds Transfer and Cash Transaction Reporting)
GN. No. 420
The Minister for Finance and Planning, Hon. Philip I. Mpango, has issued a guideline on Anti-Money Laundering (Electronic Funds Transfer and Cash Transaction Reporting). The guideline aims to enhance transparency and prevent money laundering in the country’s financial system.
According to the guideline, reporting institutions are required to provide specific information on electronic funds transfers and cash transactions, including:
- Customer name and address
- Account number
- Bank Identification Code (BIC) of the institution sending the payment instructions
- Full name and address of the institution ordering the electronic funds transfer on behalf of another financial institution
- Information on correspondent banks, including BIC, full name, and address
The guideline also requires reporting institutions to provide additional information on payment transactions, including:
- Remittance details
- Charges
- Reference numbers
“This guideline is aimed at strengthening our efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing in Tanzania,” said Minister Mpango. “We urge all financial institutions to adhere to these guidelines to ensure the integrity of our financial system.”
The Anti-Money Laundering (Electronic Funds Transfer and Cash Transaction Reporting) guideline comes into effect immediately.
Source: Government of Tanzania Gazette
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