2022-07-27

The Financial Intelligence and Anti-Money Laundering Act (Amendment of Schedule) Regulations 2022

The Minister of Mauritius issued these regulations to amend the First Schedule to the Financial Intelligence and Anti-Money Laundering Act by replacing Attorney-General with FIU in item 3. This statutory update designates the Financial Intelligence Unit as the relevant authority, ensuring accurate regulatory references across compliance obligations. The regulations commenced on 22 July 2022, immediately updating the applicable statutory framework.

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Jamil_3/Govt Notices/ xxxx.- 1st Proof: xx.xx.22 LEGAL SUPPLEMENT 2533 to the Government Gazette of Mauritius No. 102 of 22 July 2022 Jamil_3/Govt Notices/ The Financial Intelligence and Anti-Money Laundering Act_Amend of Schedule_Reg 2022..- 1st Proof: 22.07.22 Slo & Mins Government Notice No. 185 of 2022 THE FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING ACT Regulations made by the Minister under section 35(4) of the Financial Intelligence and Anti-Money Laundering Act

  1. These regulations may be cited as the Financial Intelligence and Anti-Money Laundering Act (Amendment of Schedule) Regulations 2022.
  2. In these regulations – “Act” means the Financial Intelligence and Anti-Money Laundering Act.
  3. The First Schedule to the Act is amended in item 3, in the second column, by deleting the words “Attorney-General” and replacing them by the word “FIU”.
  4. These regulations shall come into operation on 22 July 2022. Made by the Minister on 22 July 2022. By Authority: Government Printing Department, La Tour Koenig 102/07/2022 – 918