UAE: Firm fined Dh1.3 million For violating AML laws

UAE: Firm fined Dh1.3 million For violating AML laws

The FSRA found that Wise did not establish and maintain adequate AML systems and controls to ensure full compliance with its AML obligations in that it did not: – Identify and verify the source of funds (SOF) and the source of wealth (SOW), as part of the...
AML: New rules for reporting real estate transactions in the UAE

AML: New rules for reporting real estate transactions in the UAE

The UAE has introduced new reporting requirements for “certain real estate transactions” conducted in the country to fight money laundering and terrorism financing. As part of the latest directive, all real estate agents, brokers and law firms are required to file...
UAE Central Bank imposes financial sanctions on 6 banks

UAE Central Bank imposes financial sanctions on 6 banks

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) on Thursday said it imposed financial sanctions on six banks operating in the UAE for failures to achieve appropriate levels of compliance regarding required due diligence and reporting procedures and standards. The banks have been...
FAQ – Targeted Financial Sanctions

FAQ – Targeted Financial Sanctions

What does ‘targeted financial sanctions’ (“TFS”) mean? The term targeted sanctions means that such sanctions are imposed against specific individuals, entities, or groups. The term TFS includes both asset freezing without delay and prohibition from making...