Core Viewpoint - The People's Bank of China and eight other departments have issued the "Management Measures for Special Anti-Money Laundering Preventive Measures," which will take effect on February 16, 2026, requiring financial institutions to establish robust internal control systems for anti-money laundering [1][2] Group 1 - The "Management Measures" mandate that financial institutions must develop and improve internal control systems for special anti-money laundering measures [1] - The measures are essential for preventing money laundering, terrorist financing, and the financing of weapons of mass destruction, aligning with international obligations [1] - The document specifies three categories of lists that institutions must monitor for compliance, including those related to terrorism, UN sanctions, and significant money laundering risks [1] Group 2 - Financial institutions are required to identify and assess relevant risks and implement management measures that correspond to those risks [2] - Institutions must continuously monitor and obtain updates on the three specified lists and conduct checks against these lists for all business activities [2] - The measures prohibit prior notification to the relevant organizations and individuals when implementing anti-money laundering actions, while also ensuring the protection of legitimate rights of good-faith third parties [2]
央行等八部门:金融机构应建立健全反洗钱特别预防措施内控制度
Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2026-01-16 15:34