Bahamas Securities Commission Notice on DRC Sanctions List Update under IOEAMA

22 July 2026
Dear Licensee/Registrant:
Re: International Obligations (Economic and Ancillary Measures) Act, Chapter 16 (IOEAMA): Democratic Republic of Congo Pursuant to section 3A of the International Obligations (Economic and Ancillary Measures) Act, (Ch. 16) (IOEAMA), licensees and registrants of the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (the Commission) are hereby informed that on 16 July 2026, the Security Council Committee pursuant to Resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of Congo, approved the addition of the entries specified in the United Nation’s press release attached hereto, to its Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the measures imposed by the Security Council and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. The United Nations’ press release can also be found at the following web address:

1. https://press.un.org/en/2026/sc16416.doc.htm
   The Commission hereby directs all licensees and registrants to take all appropriate actions to ensure full compliance with section 3A IOEAMA, Part IV “Implementation of United Nations Security Resolutions”, sections 44 and 49 of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 2018 (No. 27 of 2018) and regulation 8 of the Anti-Terrorism Regulations, 2019 (S.I. No. 9 of 2019). Licensees and registrants are further directed to carefully read and adhere to the Targeted Financial Sanctions Reporting Forms Guidance and where there is a positive match, complete the applicable Targeted Financial Sanctions Reporting Form and submit it to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). Reporting of positive matches must be made within 24 hours of issuance of this notice. Confirmation of the submission to the FIU and OAG are also required to be sent to the Commission. Submissions must be made to:
2. Director of Financial Intelligence Unit (director.fiu@fiubahamas.bs)
3. Director of Legal Affairs, Office of the Attorney-General (danyaparkerwallace@bahamas.gov.bs)
4. National Identified Risk Framework Coordinator, Office of the Attorney-General
   (cassandranottage@bahamas.gov.bs)
   All confirmations of compliance should be addressed to: The Executive Director, Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SUDfilings@scb.gov.bs). Please be advised that failure to submit the required reports constitutes an offence punishable by a fine not exceeding $250,000.00. Licensees and registrants who fail to comply may also be subject to disciplinary action including a minimum fine of $200.00 per day.

Licensees and registrants are urged to regularly consult the following UNSC website addresses, to ensure continued compliance, and accurate record keeping relating to United Nations Security Council Resolutions:

1. UNSC: https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/
2. UNSC Sanctions list materials: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/2653/materials
3. Consolidated UNSC Sanctions List: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/content/un-sc-consolidated￾list
   A copy of this notice, as well as the above-mentioned listing, can be found on the Commission’s website. Any inquiries concerning this notice may be directed to the Commission at:
   Poinciana House
   North Building, 2nd Floor
   31A East Bay Street
   P. O. Box N-8347
   Nassau, The Bahamas
   Email: info@scb.gov.bs
   Telephone: 1 (242) 397-4100