KUW CMA Annual Report on AML/CFT

Published on: Jan 3, 2025

On Dec. 30, KUW CMA issued circular on AML/CFT annual report.

  • KUW CMA issued Circular No. 11 of 2024 reminding licensed persons and chairman of the board of directors re importance of preparing annual report by compliance officer.
  • Key Provisions
  • Reminded of Module 16 Art. 7-5 of executive bylaws of Law 7/2010, its amendments.
  • Annual report shall be submitted it to the board of directors of the licensed person.
  • Includes all actions taken to implement internal policies, procedures, controls and any proposals for increasing their effectiveness, efficiency, submitting copy to KUW CMA.
  • Adhering to this article's provisions requires providing KUW CMA with report approved by the board of directors starting on January 1 and no later than March 1 of each year.
  • A copy of Know Your Customer forms for new foreign customers in designated box in annual report form mentioned above must be attached and sent via electronic portal.
Regulators
KUW CMA
Entity Types
Auditor; B/D; Bank; Corp; Depo; MSB
Reference
PR, Cir 11/2024, 12/30/2024
Functions
AML; Compliance; C-Suite; Legal; Reporting; Risk
Countries
Kuwait
Category
State
N/A
Products
Banking; Corporate
Rule Type
Final
Regions
EMEA
Rule Date
Dec 30, 2024
Effective Date
Mar 1, 2025
Rule ID
238834
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
Dec 30, 2024
Report Section
AML & Enforcement