Category: Anti Money Laundering

  • FATF UAE Mutual Evaluation and NAMLCFT Committee

    In April 2020, the international Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issued a Mutual Evaluation Report (MER) on the UAE’s AML/CFT measures. The assessment was conducted in 2019. The MER analyzed the UAE’s compliance with FATF 40 recommendations. It also analyzed the effectiveness of the UAE’s AML/CFT system. Thereby, providing recommendations on strengthening the system. It […]

  • Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones

    Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones in UAE

  • UAE Decree Federal Law and Executive Regulation

    Federal Decree No. (20) of 2018 is a fundamental pillar of the UAE’s AML/CFT efforts. This Decree stipulated the establishment of:  As implemented by Cabinet Decision No. (10) of 2019, Federal Decree No. (20) of 2018 has raised the effectiveness of the AML/CFT legal and institutional framework of the nation, in line with FATF requirements […]

  • AML CFT Supervision by the CBUAE

    The CBUAE established a dedicated department in August 2020 to handle all Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism matters (AML/CFT), which the Banking Supervision Department handled previously.  The Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism Supervision Department (AMLD) serves three key objectives:  Through AMLD, the CBUAE coordinates closely with the UAE’s National […]