Guidance

Implementing Procedures


The Implementing Procedures I and II are issued to provide guidance to subject persons in fulfilling their anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the funding of terrorism (CFT) obligations. IPs Part I are general procedures, and Part II are sector specific. These Implementing Procedures are binding on all persons carrying out relevant financial business or relevant activity from the date they are issued. They aim to ensure a consistent and effective implementation of AML/CFT measures across the financial sector in Malta.

General Guidance


General guidance notes are issued periodically to assist subject persons in fulfilling their Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) obligations. These guidance notes cover various topics, including customer due diligence, reporting suspicious transactions, and the outsourcing of AML/CFT functions.

Sectorial Guidance


Factsheets are published to provide guidance and insights to subject persons on various aspects of anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) compliance. These factsheets cover topics such as typologies and red flags, and the outcomes of analytical exercises performed by different sections of the Unit, aiming to enhance the understanding and implementation of AML/CFT obligations within Malta’s financial sector.
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