On Oct. 12, 2026, RUS CB published final Reg 886-P on targeted internal control rules for AML/CFT within banking groups and banking holdings.
The parent organization must adopt the rules and apply them via a program on joining, information exchange and record keeping.
Rules must be aligned with new AML law changes within 3 months of their effective date.
Responsible officers must meet the existing qualification requirements, with one officer per member organization.
A ban on a member’s information exchange must be passed to all members by the next business day.
The reg takes effect on Oct. 22, 2026 (10 days after the day of official publication).
On Apr. 23, RUS CB proposed ordinance on internal AML controls.
RUS CB proposed ord on the requirements for targeted internal control rules, on the qualification requirements for special officials responsible for the implementation of targeted internal control rules in organizations carrying out operations with monetary funds or other property, the regulation, control and supervision of which in accordance with the legislation of Russia is carried out by RUS CB, and on the procedure for informing organizations carrying out operations with monetary funds or other property that are members of a banking group or banking holding company about the introduction of the ban specified in part two of article 13 of law 115-FZ on combating the legalization (laundering) of proceeds from crime and the financing of terrorism with explanatory note.
Consultation documents are only available on RUS CB website until comment deadline.
Proposals
The anti-money laundering law was extended to combat the financing of extremism.
The ord introduces requirements for targeted internal control rules, qualification requirements for those responsible for their implementation, and a procedure for informing about the introduction of a ban on the exchange of information.
Effectiveness
Comments and feedback are expected May 4, 2026.
Oct. 2026 Reg Issued
On Oct. 12, 2026, RUS CB published final Reg 886-P on targeted internal control rules for AML/CFT within banking groups and banking holdings.
The parent organization must adopt the rules and apply them via a program on joining, information exchange and record keeping.
Rules must be aligned with new AML law changes within 3 months of their effective date.
Responsible officers must meet the existing qualification requirements, with one officer per member organization.
A ban on a member’s information exchange must be passed to all members by the next business day.
The reg takes effect on Oct. 22, 2026 (10 days after the day of official publication).
