The Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) and Virtual Assets Service Providers (VASPs) operating in the UAE are required to ensure compliance with the UAE federal laws designed to combat money laundering, financing terrorism, and proliferation financing (ML/FT and PF). For this reason, they need to have in place an adequate and effective AML Compliance framework. This AML framework includes crafting anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) policies, procedures, systems, and controls.
When crafting AML/CFT policies, DNFBPs and VASPs need to know the essential elements that not only cover compliance requirements but also safeguard their businesses.
The essential elements of policy that DNFBPs and VASPs must be aware of include:
DNFBPs and VASPs must be aware of these essential elements when implementing their AML/CFT policies so that they are in compliance with regulatory requirements and also effectively combat financial crimes, including ML/FT and PF.
By watching this video, you will learn about the essential elements of an AML/CFT policy required for implementing an effective structure that helps businesses strengthen their defences against financial crimes.
