央行、外交部、公安部、国安部、司法部、财政部、住建部、市场监管总局发布《反洗钱特别预防措施管理办法》

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the implementation of the "Anti-Money Laundering Special Preventive Measures Management Measures," which will take effect on February 16, 2026, aimed at preventing money laundering, terrorist financing, and financing for the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction [1][2]. Group 1: General Provisions - The purpose of the measures is to regulate special preventive actions against money laundering and related activities based on various laws including the Anti-Money Laundering Law and the Anti-Terrorism Law [4]. - Any unit or individual must take special preventive measures against entities listed in specific government-issued lists, including those recognized by the National Anti-Terrorism Work Leading Group [5][6]. Group 2: Implementation and Responsibilities - Financial institutions are required to establish internal control systems for anti-money laundering measures, assess risks, and take appropriate management actions [16]. - Financial institutions must continuously monitor and verify clients against the specified lists, and if any client or transaction is found to be associated with listed entities, immediate preventive measures must be taken [18][21]. Group 3: Legal Framework and Compliance - The measures stipulate that any unit or individual must not unilaterally lift the special preventive measures without proper justification, such as changes in the listed entities or errors in the application of the measures [26][27]. - Violations of these measures by financial institutions can lead to penalties as outlined in the Anti-Money Laundering Law, including potential disciplinary actions against responsible personnel [29][30].