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Azerbaijan is not on the list of countries listed by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) as having strategic anti-money laundering (AML) deficiencies. FATF Recommendations are partially followed by Azerbaijan, and it is not subject to any foreign sanctions.
The Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan was established on Feb 1992, The Central Bank is the regulatory body in charge of ensuring that credit institution and leasing companies comply with AML/CFT legislation. In addition, the central bank takes the required administrative and control measures to ensure that credit organisation and their employees with AML/CFT legislation requirements.
Established on Feb 2016, with the aim of enhancing oversight of AML/CFT prevention system, and enhancing licensing and supervision of the securities market, investment funds, insurance.
Azerbaijan’s FIU, was established on May 2018. FMS is in charge of centralised supervision and control, as well as coordinating activities in the Republic of Azerbaijan to deter money laundering and terrorism financing.
Take measures to identify and verify customers and beneficial owners before establishing a business relationship
Conduct ongoing due diligence of business relationships including scrutiny of transactions and ensuring that data collected as part of the CDD process is continuously updated
Obtain senior management approval for onboarding politically exposed persons of a foreign country
Have strong internal control mechanisms that are effective in preventing the legalisation of illegally acquired funds and the funding of terrorism
Establish an internal audit process to ensure that you comply with the system
A "one-size-fits-all" solution may not be suitable in the financial sector. Each registered entity should consider the unique nature of its market, corporate structure, clients and transaction types, and other factors when adopting initiatives and procedures to ensure their effectiveness.
Azerbaijan has established a risk-based approach towards customer due diligence which is improved and streamlined for various types of customers, business relationships, transactions. The AML/CFT program should have a defined connection between risk categorisation, processes, policies and controls that address those risks.
Our clients are provided with a secure and simple solution in regard to scanning for politically exposed or high-risk individuals, as well as checking names against sanction, regulatory, law enforcement, and other official lists.
Use our sophisticated scan filters and due diligence workflow to minimise the amount of time you spend sorting through, false matches. Scan results and reporting sections allow you to access customer details, whenever and wherever required, as well as download reports, to customise for further investigation or to provide evidence of your AML program compliance for auditing purposes.
* This page is intended as general information only and should not be relied on as the sole source of information for your AML obligations and AML program. Please visit your local regulatory authority sites for the latest relevant and full information.
