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Reporting entities, such as banks, financial institutions, intermediaries, etc. are responsible for ensuring that they verify the identity of their clients and maintain records of their transactions.

How to Verify the Identity of Clients for Transactions: A Step-by-Step Guide

In the modern world, businesses must conduct a certain level of due diligence before transacting with their clients. This is to prevent money laundering, terrorist financing, and other forms of illicit financial activities. Reporting entities, such as banks, financial institutions, intermediaries, etc. are responsible for ensuring that they verify the identity of their clients and […]

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Expanding the Scope of Reporting Entities: Recent Implications on Money Laundering Act Compliance

The Importance of Customer Due Diligence in Banking and Financial Institutions

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Customer due diligence is the process of verifying the identity of customers before conducting business with them. It is a crucial part of the anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) framework in the financial sector. Customer due diligence is a key requirement for banks and other financial institutions to identify and manage money laundering

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Expanding the Scope of Reporting Entities: Recent Implications on Money Laundering Act Compliance

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The Ministry of Finance has recently come out with the notification dated May 03, 2023, which widened the ambit of the term “Reporting Entity” as defined in section 2(1)(wa) read with sec. 2 (1)(sa) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (‘PMLA’). Who is a Reporting Entity? As per Section 2(1)(wa) of the Prevention

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Understanding Due Diligence Requirements for Reporting Entities under PMLA

Understanding the Obligations of Reporting Entities under PMLA

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Reporting entities such as banking institutions, financial institutions, intermediaries, etc., have various obligations to maintain records, access information, and conduct due diligence to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing activities. This comprehensive guide will provide a clear understanding of due diligence requirements for reporting entities. Obligations of Reporting Entities Section 12, 12A, and 12AA of

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how to respond to a Director's request for information under PMLA. We will provide a step-by-step guide that will help you

How to Respond to a Director’s Request for Information under PMLA: A Step-by-Step Guide

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The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) was enacted to prevent and control money laundering and related activities. The PMLA defines money laundering as a process whereby proceeds of crime are converted into legitimate assets. The PMLA requires that every reporting entity such as banking institutions, financial institutions, intermediaries, etc., maintain records, access to

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An In-Depth Analysis of Section 8 of the 2002 Act

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The process of adjudication plays a pivotal role in combating money laundering, a global concern that necessitates effective legal frameworks to tackle its intricate nature. Section 8 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) 2002 offers a comprehensive outline of the procedures and safeguards that authorities must adhere to when addressing complaints and applications

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Unraveling the Inter-Connectivity of Transactions (Free)

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The Constitutional Validity of Section 5(1)

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The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) was enacted as a comprehensive legal framework to combat the crime of money laundering in India. Section 5(1) of the PMLA is a pivotal provision that enables authorities to act against money laundering by attaching properties involved in this crime. This provision works in tandem with Section 3

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Attachment, Adjudication, and Confiscation of Property (FOR FREE!!)

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A Comprehensive Guide to Offences under Money Laundering: Sections and Descriptions across Different Acts

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In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the various sections and descriptions of offences under money laundering across different acts. We have organized this information in a tabular format for easy reference and understanding. By the end of this guide, you will have a clear understanding of the legal framework surrounding money laundering offences, as

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