GoAML Registration in the UAE

It is the basic legislative framework that criminalizes money laundering and terrorist financing operations and capitalizes on the effectiveness of the legal and institutional framework in the implementation of procedures and measures that contribute to anti-money laundering efforts and combating the financing of terrorism and illegal organizations. GoAML is a software, designed as a solution against terrorism financing, money laundering, and other misuses of financial means, developed specifically for FIU. It is important to note that GoAML is governed by the Ministry of Economy (MOE) of the UAE which, in turn, reserves the right to conduct enhanced audits of the entities. This falls under the scope of applicability of this regulation. Such audits may include: AML/CFT Policies and Procedures Internal risk assessments Periodical AML/CFT reports Red flags policies on suspicious transactions PEP identification protocols The software was first developed by the Un...