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Turkish Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Framework

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I can provide a general overview of the Turkish Anti-Money Laundering (AML) framework, but I cannot provide specific legal advice. If you are seeking information on AML requirements in Turkey, I suggest consulting with a qualified lawyer or financial expert familiar with Turkish law and regulations.

Overview of the Turkish AML Framework

That being said, here is an overview of the Turkish AML framework:

Regulatory Authorities

Several regulatory authorities are responsible for enforcing AML/Combating Financing of Terrorism (CFT) regulations in Turkey. These include:

  • The Ministry of Treasury and Finance
  • The Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK)
  • The Capital Markets Board (SPK)
  • The Turkish Securities and Exchange Commission (SPK)

AML/CFT Regulations

Turkey has implemented various AML/CFT regulations, including:

  • Law on Prevention of Laundering Proceeds of Crime and Financing of Terrorism (Law No. 5549)
  • Regulation on Implementation of Customer Due Diligence Requirements by Banks (Regulation No. 2018/19/37)
  • Regulation on Implementation of Customer Due Diligence Requirements by Capital Markets Institutions (Regulation No. 2020/34/39)

Customer Due Diligence

Turkish banks and capital markets institutions are required to implement customer due diligence measures, including:

  • Identifying and verifying customers
  • Assessing the risk profile of customers
  • Conducting ongoing monitoring of customer relationships

Reporting Obligations

Financial institutions in Turkey are obligated to report suspicious transactions and activities to the relevant authorities.

Sanctions

Failure to comply with AML/CFT regulations may result in various sanctions, including:

  • Fines
  • Warnings
  • Reprimands
  • Suspension or revocation of licenses or authorizations
  • Other corrective measures

Please note that this is a general overview and not a comprehensive legal advice. If you are seeking specific information on AML requirements in Turkey, I recommend consulting with a qualified lawyer or financial expert familiar with Turkish law and regulations.