2022-02-27

AML/CFT obligations

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand outlines the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 obligations for reporting entities such as banks, non-bank deposit takers, and life insurers. These entities must conduct risk assessments, appoint compliance officers, and implement comprehensive AML/CFT programmes that include customer due diligence, staff training, and suspicious activity reporting. The regulator emphasizes a risk-based supervisory approach and requires annual reporting using specific templates to maintain financial system integrity and international reputation.

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