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    Developing sound practices in AML/TFS and cybercrime prevention compliance

    Money Laundering (ML), Terrorism Financing (TF), Proliferation Financing (PF) and cybercrime are major risks that threaten economic growth and social stability through the illicit flow of funds and illegal activities. Financial Institutions (FIs) are highly exposed to ML, TF, PF and cybercrime risks in their daily operations with customers and other associated parties.

    Financial and Cyber Crime Prevention (FCCP) was established to lead ADGM’s efforts in promoting sound practices in financial crime compliance which include Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS), cybercrime prevention and compliance with international tax reporting obligations (i.e. FATCA, CRS).

    As an international financial centre, different sectors and businesses, products and services are vulnerable to these risks, too. Other Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) such as lawyers, accountants and auditors, company service providers, are also exposed to these risks in their business transactions.

    Financial Services Regulatory Authority is the competent authority for AML and TFS compliance which is committed to develop a robust regulatory framework and provide a safe environment for FIs and DNFBPs to operate within.

    FCCP adopts the risk-based approach and considers financial innovation in its strategic plans and operational tasks to ensure it achieves the highest possible level of efficiency and effectiveness.

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    Financial & Cyber Crime Prevention Objectives

    As part of its regulatory function, the FCCP team adopts an agile and risk-based approach, coupled with deployment of regulatory technologies and sharing of information, to strengthen its compliance capabilities in a variety of ways.

    Develop sound practices in AML/TFS and cybercrime prevention compliance which aims to protect ADGM from ML, TF, PF risks and cyber threats.
    Contribute towards the National AML/TFS and cybercrime prevention agenda at the federal level.
    Monitor the domestic & international developments in the areas of financial and cyber crime and ensure there is in place a robust and effective financial and cybercrime prevention framework aligned with the best international practices and the UAE Federal Laws.
    Ensure that ADGM meets all its obligations in international tax reporting requirements.
    Raise awareness among ADGM community to ensure proper understanding of financial and cybercrime risks and international tax reporting obligations.
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    Outreach, publications and references

    Discover FCCP publications and references to outreach presentations covering topics such as counter terrorist financing (CFT), anti-money laundering (AML), FATCA and CRS reporting and more.

    UAE Mutual Evaluation

    Access and download UAE mutual evaluation assessment follow-up reports by FATF and MENA FATF.

    AML/CFT rules, laws and regulations

    Access the published list of Federal Laws, Regulations, in addition to ADGM’s AML rules

    Sanctions

    Stay updated and access a comprehensive library of sanctions updates, alerts and resources provided by the FSRA FCCP.

    DNFBPs

    Explore the FATFs definition and classification of DNFBPs and understand the key role they play in protecting the financial system.

    International Tax Reporting

    Discover how ADGM supports the combatting of tax evasion through regulatory initiatives and learn about the regulatory reporting requirements.

    Notices and Circulars

    Read notices and circulars from ADGM’s FSRA Financial and Cybercrime Prevention division.

    Risk-Based Approach

    Understand why a risk-based approach (RBA) is an effective way to prevent financial crime and learn about the FSRA’s risk-based approach to regulation.

    Forms

    Download a list of forms that each applicant may be required to complete, applicable to their intended activities within ADGM.

    Reporting STR/SAR

    Learn about the obligations and requirements to report Suspicious Transaction or Activities Report (STR/SAR).

    High-Risk Jurisdictions

    Explore the FATF list of publications covering jurisdictions which are under increased monitoring and who are subject to a call for action.

    Cybercrime Prevention

    Learn more about FSRA's cybercrime prevention updates including access to federal laws, notices, governance principles and practises to mitigate cyber threats and crime as well as other initiatives on the national level including frequently updated alerts published by the UAE Cyber Security Council and more.
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