Guidelines on the Risk-Based Approach for Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing

The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) issued DOC-2019-15 to define the risk-based approach for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) compliance. The document details key risk factors, classification steps, and associated obligations, with specific provisions for collective investment undertakings. It establishes the regulatory framework for financial market participants to manage AML/CFT risks in accordance with French monetary and financial code provisions.

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Guidelines on the Risk-Based Approach for Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing

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Applicable as of January 18, 2021 Position - Recommendation DOC-2019-15

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Article L. 561-4-1 of the Monetary and Financial Code

Article L. 561-32 of the Monetary and Financial Code

Article L. 561-33 of the Monetary and Financial Code

Article 320-22 of the General Regulation

Article 321-149 of the General Regulation Archives

DOC-2019-15 presents the risk-based approach to be followed in matters of AML/CFT by describing the main risk factors to be taken into account, the steps leading to their classification, and the attached obligations. More specific developments are devoted to the due diligence regarding collective investment undertakings.

Download the doctrine Reference texts

Article 561-4-1 of the Monetary and Financial Code

Article L. 561-32 of the Monetary and Financial Code

Article L. 561-33 of the Monetary and Financial Code

Article 320-22 of the General Regulation

Article 321-149 of the General Regulation Legal notices: Publisher: The Director of the Communication Department of the AMF. Contact: Communication Department, Autorité des marchés financiers - 17, place de la Bourse - 75082 Paris Cedex 02