Implementation of Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorism Financing, and Counter-Proliferation Financing Programs for Digital Financial Asset Traders

The Financial Services Authority (OJK) issued Circular Letter No. 16/SEOJK.07/2025 to establish detailed operational requirements for Digital Financial Asset Traders regarding Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorism Financing, and Counter-Proliferation Financing programs. This regulation mandates the adoption of a risk-based approach, active oversight by the Board of Directors and Board of Commissioners, and the implementation of robust internal controls, information management systems, and human resource training. It further specifies reporting obligations and response plans to ensure compliance with POJK No. 27 of 2024 and POJK No. 8 of 2023.

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Sector: ITSK

Sub-Sector: Digital Financial Assets; Other Regulations

Regulation Type: OJK Circular Letter

Regulation Number: 16/SEOJK.07/2025

Effective Date: 7/3/2025

Attachment 1 SEOJK 16-SEOJK07-2025 Implementation of Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorism Financing, and Counter-Proliferation Financing Programs for Digital Financial Asset Traders.pdf Abstract SEOJK 16-SEOJK07-2025 Implementation of Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorism Financing, and Counter-Proliferation Financing Programs for Digital Financial Asset Traders.pdf FAQ SEOJK 16-SEOJK07-2025 Implementation of Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorism Financing, and Counter-Proliferation Financing Programs for Digital Financial Asset Traders.pdf

Page Content Circular Letter of the Financial Services Authority Number 16/SEOJK.07/2025 regarding the Implementation of Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorism Financing, and Counter-Proliferation Financing Programs for Digital Financial Asset Traders Abstract: With the enactment of Financial Services Authority Regulation Number 27 of 2024 regarding the Organization of Digital Financial Asset Trading Including Crypto Assets, and to implement the provisions of Financial Services Authority Regulation Number 8 of 2023 regarding the Implementation of Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorism Financing, and Counter-Proliferation Financing Programs in the Financial Services Sector, it is necessary to further regulate the implementation provisions related to procedures, reporting, and mechanisms for the implementation of anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, and counter-proliferation financing programs for Digital Financial Asset Traders in the Financial Services Authority Circular Letter. The legal basis for this Financial Services Authority Circular Letter is POJK No. 27 of 2024 and POJK No. 8 of 2023. This Financial Services Authority Circular Letter regulates the implementation of the AML, CFT, and CPF programs for Digital Financial Asset Traders:

  1. General Provisions;
  2. Implementation of AML, CFT, and CPF Programs Based on Risk (Risk-Based Approach);
  3. Active Supervision by the Board of Directors and Board of Commissioners;
  4. Policies and Procedures;
  5. Internal Controls;
  6. Information Management Systems;
  7. Human Resources and Training;
  8. Reporting;
  9. Response Plans and Policies and Procedures;
  10. Other Provisions; and
  11. Closing. Note: This Financial Services Authority Circular Letter takes effect on the date it is established. This Financial Services Authority Circular Letter was established on July 3, 2025. Attachment: 17 pages.