Regulatory Alerts2025-01-01
Instruction No. 2025-01 on the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Framework
The Governor of the Central Bank of Djibouti issued Instruction No. 2025-01 to establish a comprehensive anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing framework for all regulated financial institutions and payment service providers. The instruction mandates the implementation of risk mapping, internal compliance structures, and detailed customer due diligence procedures, including the identification of beneficial owners and Politically Exposed Persons. It further requires institutions to designate specific correspondents with the National Financial Intelligence Agency and maintain rigorous internal controls, staff training, and record-keeping standards.
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