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JC - Legal Updates - RBI updates KYC norms: Strengthen Anti-Money Laundering and Terror Financing measures

Legal Updates

20 Oct 2023

RBI updates KYC norms: Strengthen Anti-Money Laundering and Terror Financing measures

Brief Overview:
 
The RBI vide its notification dated 17th October 2023 amended Master Directions on KYC dated 25th February 2016 (“Amended Master Directions”) to strengthen anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism measures; and to ensure that regulated entities are complying with the latest laws and regulations.
 
Technical Details:
 
The key highlights of the Amended Master Directions are provided below:
 
1)  Updated instructions considering amendments to the Prevention of Money Laundering Rules (“PML Rules”):
 
(a)  Lowered percentage of controlling ownership for determination of beneficial owner to 10%.
 
(b)  Aligned definitions of ‘Politically Exposed Persons’ and ‘Non-profit Organization’ with the PML Rules.
 
(c)  Proposed new concept of "Group".
 
2)  Amended as per Financial Action Task Force’s recommendations: Mitigated risks posed by virtual assets and virtual asset service providers;
 
3)  Specified requirements for ‘Regulated Entities’ to comply with the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010;
 
4)  Clarified customer due diligence requirements for low-risk and high-risk customers;
 
5)  Enhanced due diligence requirements for customers from high-risk jurisdictions.
 
For further details, please see:

   Amendment to the Master Direction (MD) on KYC
 
 
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●   Mr. Saurabh Sharma (saurabh.sharma@jclex.com)
●   Ms. Rupul Jhanjee (rupul.jhanjee@jclex.com
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