Egmont Group

About the Egmont Group

From the Egmont Group website:
"Recognizing the benefits inherent in the development of a network, in 1995 a group of Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) met at the Egmont Arenberg Palace in Brussels and decided to establish an informal group whose goal would be to facilitate international cooperation. Now known as the Egmont Group, these FIUs meet regularly to find ways to cooperate, especially in the areas of information exchange, training and the sharing of expertise.

Membership

Any Financial Intelligence Unit which considers itself to comply with the criteria of the Egmont Group of being a central, national agency responsible for receiving, (and as permitted, requesting), analysing and disseminating to the competent authorities, disclosures of financial information, is eligible to apply to become an Egmont member FIU."

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Highlights

Fund Regulation Proceeds of Crime and Anti-money Laundering (Criminal Asset Recovery Fund) Regulations, 2023

Fund Regulation Proceeds of Crime and Anti-money Laundering (Criminal Asset Recovery Fund) Regulations, 2023
Request for comments - The Prevention of Terrorism (Implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolutions on the Suppression of Terrorism) Regulations, 2023

Following the passage of the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Financing Laws (Amendment) Act, 2023, which commenced operation on 15th September, 2023, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration has proposed amendments to the Prevention of Terrorism (Implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolutions on Suppression of Terrorism) Regulations, 2022. We are now inviting Government Agencies, relevant stakeholders, and members of the general public to submit their comments on the Draft Regulations. The documents can be downloaded from the Link Below;
a.) DRAFT PREVENTION OF TERRORISM (IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS ON SUPPRESSION OF TERRORISM) REGULATIONS, 2023
b.) Public Notice
c.) Template for comments on the Draft POTA Regulations, 2023
Request for Comments - POCAMLA Draft Regulations

Following the passage of the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Financing Laws (Amendment) Act, 2023, which commenced operation on 15th September 2023, the National Treasury and Economic Planning has proposed amendments to the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, 2013. We are now inviting Government Agencies, relevant stakeholders, and members of the general public to submit their comments on the Draft Regulations. The documents can be downloaded from the Link Below;

a.) DRAFT PROCEEDS OF CRIME AND ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS, 2023
b.) Public Notice
c.) Template for comments on POCAMLA, Regulations, 2023
Request for Comments-Real Estate Guidance

As part of its supervision of the real estate sector, the Centre has developed the AML/CFT Guidance for Real Estate Agencies, in 2023. We are now inviting real estate agencies, relevant stakeholders, and members of the general public to submit their comments on the Guidance. The documents can be downloaded from the Link Below;

a.) DRAFT AML CFT GUIDANCE FOR REAL ESTATE AGENCIES

b.) Public Notice

c.) Template for comments on real estate guidelines
Extension of Registration deadline

Following the directive issued on 5th September 2023 requiring SACCOs regulated by SACCO Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA), Casinos (including internet casinos), Real Estate Agencies, Accounting firms, Forex Bureaus and Life Insurance Brokers to register with the FRC by 15th September 2023, the FRC has received numerous requests for extension of the deadline to allow for compliance with the directive. After due consideration, the FRC hereby extends the registration deadline for the categories of reporting institutions above mentioned to 2 nd October 2023.

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