Chapter 8 Assessing Financial System Integrity-Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of 8 Terrorism Both the World Bank and IMF have long been involved in international efforts to other things,both contribute to reducing financial crime and enhance the integrity of the international financial system.Since 2001,the Bank-Fund involvement in those issues has been intensified,with a sharper focus on both anti-money-laundering (AML) measures and efforts aimed at combating the financing of terrorism (CFT).Both the Bank and the Fund have worked closely with the Fina ancial Action Task Foren Money Laundering (FATF),the standard setting body in s area, for assessing the observance of international standards on the legal,institutional,and operational framework for AML-CFT.The Bank and the Fund conduct assessments of AML-CFT regimes as part of the FSAP assessments and,in the case of the Fund,as part of OFC assessments.Assessments are also conducted as part of the mutual evaluations for FATF members,which are done by FATF or FATF-style r regional bodies (FSRB) The FATF rdsdraw on and complement a wi vide range of United Nations (UN) conventions and resolutions that promote international cooperation in preventing and containing drug trafficking,organized crime,corruption,and efforts to finance terrorism. In addition,all financial supervisory standards have core principles to enhance know. your-customer (KYC)rules,suspicious transactions reporting,and other due diligence requirements that help to suppor AML-CFT regimes.Box 8.1 contains an overview of key UN convention and re mplement FATF standards,and box 8.2 AML-CFT regime. Money laundering is"transferring illegally obtained money or investments through an outside party to conceal the true source."The number and variety of transactions used
207 1 I H G F E D C B A 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 Both the World Bank and IMF have long been involved in international efforts to strengthen financial sector supervision and to promote good governance, which, among other things, both contribute to reducing financial crime and enhance the integrity of the international financial system. Since 2001, the Bank-Fund involvement in those issues has been intensified, with a sharper focus on both anti-money-laundering (AML) measures and efforts aimed at combating the financing of terrorism (CFT). Both the Bank and the Fund have worked closely with the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (FATF), the standard setting body in this area, to develop a methodology for assessing the observance of international standards on the legal, institutional, and operational framework for AML–CFT.1 The Bank and the Fund conduct assessments of AML–CFT regimes as part of the FSAP assessments and, in the case of the Fund, as part of OFC assessments. Assessments are also conducted as part of the mutual evaluations for FATF members, which are done by FATF or FATF-style regional bodies (FSRB).2 The FATF standards draw on and complement a wide range of United Nations (UN) conventions and resolutions that promote international cooperation in preventing and containing drug trafficking, organized crime, corruption, and efforts to finance terrorism. In addition, all financial supervisory standards have core principles to enhance knowyour-customer (KYC) rules, suspicious transactions reporting, and other due diligence requirements that help to support AML–CFT regimes. Box 8.1 contains an overview of key UN conventions and resolutions that complement FATF standards, and box 8.2 highlights key aspects of financial sector supervisory standards that support an effective AML–CFT regime. Money laundering is “transferring illegally obtained money or investments through an outside party to conceal the true source.”3 The number and variety of transactions used Chapter 8 Assessing Financial System Integrity—Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism
Financial Sector Assessment A handhook eBoxa1UniadnnscoamcgamegagtnconaRaotioa CFT Regimes The (FATF UN Security Council Resolution tha atior ments of the FAT or the S sion of the This of aw ina try once that country has siged,rati ied and i the c Enoritoganiations,andte e4山 also obligates countries to deny all forms c The Vienna ment first UN conventio about planned terrorist as and the assets aliban and the ed ed eLater.Resolution 1333 added the 1363 ion c ns a b nge of provi lists With ed 1A5 and in lude all impleme list and are published on the UN plus permit the required criminal know or intent to from objective The UN documents noted above are availabl gulatory regi deter and the Web ho andexchanges undoc/index.html;and th w enforcement ecricouncleol to launder money has become increasingly complex,often involving numerous financial institutions from many jurisdictions,and increasingly using nonbank financial institu- tions (e.g.,bureaux de change,wire remittance services,cash couriers,insurers,brokers traders).as well as ponfina cial bus and professions (e.g., and trust and and 208
208 Financial Sector Assessment: A Handbook 1 G F E D C B A 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 to launder money has become increasingly complex, often involving numerous financial institutions from many jurisdictions, and increasingly using nonbank financial institutions (e.g., bureaux de change, wire remittance services, cash couriers, insurers, brokers, traders), as well as nonfinancial businesses and professions (e.g., lawyers, accountants, and trust and company service providers). Money-laundering methods are diverse and Box 8.1 United Nations Conventions and Security Council Resolutions in Support of AML-CFT Regimes The 2004 Methodology (FATF 2004a) identifies three United Nations (UN) conventions and several UN Security Council Resolutions that are incorporated into the requirements of the FATF standards on AML–CFT regimes. UN conventions have the effect of law in a country once that country has signed, ratified, and implemented the convention, depending on the country’s constitution and legal structure. Under certain circumstances, the Security Council of the United Nations has the authority to bind all member countries, regardless of other action or inaction on the part of an individual country. This box summarizes the relevant provisions of these United Nations instruments. • United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (1988; the Vienna Convention)—The Vienna Convention, as it is commonly known, deals primarily with the illicit drug trade and related law enforcement issues. It is the first UN convention to define the concept of “money laundering,” even though it does not use that term, and it calls on countries to criminalize the activity. This convention is limited, however, to drugtrafficking offenses and does not address the preventative aspects of the crime. • The International Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (2000; the Palermo Convention)— This convention contains a broad range of provisions to fight organized crime. With respect to money laundering, it requires countries to – Criminalize money laundering and include all serious crimes as predicate offenses of money laundering (not just drug-related offenses), plus permit the required criminal knowledge or intent to be inferred from objective facts, not proven individually. – Establish regulatory regimes to deter and detect all form of money laundering. – Authorize domestic and international cooperation and exchanges of information among administrative, regulatory, law enforcement, and other types of authorities. – Promote the establishment of governmental units to centrally collect, analyze, and disseminate information. • International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (1999)—This convention requires countries to criminalize terrorism, terrorist organizations, and terrorist acts. Under this convention, it is unlawful for any person to provide or collect funds with the intent or knowledge that the funds will be used to carry out any defined acts of terrorism. • Security Council Resolution 1373—This resolution obligates all countries to criminalize actions to finance terrorism. This resolution also obligates countries to deny all forms of support to terrorist groups and to freeze assets of those involved in terrorist acts. It also encourages cooperation among countries for criminal investigations and for sharing information about planned terrorist acts. • Security Council Resolution 1267 and Its Successors—Security Council Resolution 1267 required all countries to freeze the assets of the Taliban and entities owned or controlled by them, as determined by the “Sanctions Committee.” Later, Resolution 1333 added the assets of Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda to the freezing list. Subsequent resolutions established monitoring arrangements (Resolution 1363), merged earlier lists (Resolution 1390), provided some exclusions (Resolution 1452), and improved implementation measures (Resolution 1455). Together, the various lists for freezing assets are maintained and updated by the “1267 Committee” and are published on the UN’s Web site. The UN documents noted above are available at the Web homepages of the United Nations and the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime: UN conventions are accessible at http://www.undoc.org/ undoc/index.html; and the security council resolutions at http://www.un.org/documents/scres.htm
Chapter 8:Assessing Financial Sytem Integrity-Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Temorism Box 8.2 Core Principles and Guideli s of Financial Sector Supervision in Support of AML-CFT Regimes The Basel Co mittee on Ba king Supervision (Basel IAIS ange of,incuding money launder kngmrncCndsCtie .Comply with anti-money-launde ing laws The Basel Committee nce of Criminal Use of contains IoSco 8 four principles that should be ued by banking on Mone tion tries.It and compliance with Cooperation with law enforcement authori- jurisdiction: .The These principles set out a comprehensive blue 。The adequacy of reco d-keeping requirements print for that bank supe .cn the of no nesses and to share information with foreign This paper s are appropriate for m onitoring designed to deter and noted on a global he K procedures note The use of cash and cash n t inst money laundering and are intend help protect banks in tem of safety and Whether means are appropriare to hare info are constantly evolving.Money launderers may also operate outside financial systems,for ough alte acts and assist in such acts are defined in variou UN and res tions Var acti used in support o 209
209 Chapter 8: Assessing Financial System Integrity—Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism 1 I H G F E D C B A 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 are constantly evolving. Money launderers may also operate outside financial systems, for example, through alternative remittance systems. Terrorist acts and terrorists who commit or assist in such acts are defined in various UN conventions and resolutions. Various UN resolutions seek actions to freeze or confiscate funds to designated terrorists. Although the origin of the funds used in support of Box 8.2 Core Principles and Guidelines of Financial Sector Supervision in Support of AML–CFT Regimes The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (Basel Committee), International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS), and International Organization of Securities Commissioners (IOSCO) have each issued broad supervisory standards and guidelines on a wide range of supervisory issues, including money laundering as it relates to banking, insurance, and securities. FATF incorporates those standards and guidelines in its 40 recommendations. The Basel Committee The Basel Committee has issued three documents covering money-laundering issues: • Statement on Prevention of Criminal Use of the Banking System for the Purpose of Money Laundering—This statement contains essentially four principles that should be used by banking institutions: – Proper customer identification – High ethical standards and compliance with laws and regulations – Cooperation with law enforcement authorities – Policies and procedures to be used to adhere to the statement • Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision— These principles set out a comprehensive blueprint for supervisory issues, which cover a wide range of topics. Core Principle 15 deals with money laundering by stipulating that bank supervisors must determine that banks have adequate policies and procedures in place, including strict know-your-customer (KYC) rules. • Customer Due Diligence for Banks—This paper provides extensive guidance on appropriate standards for banks to use in identifying their customers. The paper was issued in response to a number of deficiencies noted on a global basis with regard to the KYC procedures noted above. In addition, the standards go beyond the fight against money laundering and are intended to help protect banks in terms of safety and soundness. IAIS This association has issued its Guidance Paper 5, “Anti-Money-Laundering Guidance Notes for Insurance Supervisors and Insurance Entities,” which parallels the Basel Committee’s statement on prevention. It contains four principles that should be embraced by insurance entities: • Comply with anti-money-laundering laws. • Have know-your-customer procedures in place. • Cooperate with all law enforcement authorities. • Have internal anti-money-laundering policies, procedures, and training programs for employees. IOSCO This organization passed its “Resolution on Money Laundering” to be implemented by securities regulators in individual countries. It consists of seven specific areas for securities regulators to consider in establishing requirements for firms under their jurisdiction: • The extent of customer identifying information with a view toward enhancing the ability of authorities to identify and prosecute money launderers • The adequacy of record-keeping requirements to reconstruct financial transactions • Whether an appropriate manner is used to address the reporting of suspicious transactions • What procedures are in place to prevent criminals from obtaining control of securities businesses and to share information with foreign counterparts • Whether means are appropriate for monitoring compliance procedures designed to deter and detect money laundering • The use of cash and cash equivalents in securities transactions, including documentation to reconstruct transactions • Whether means are appropriate to share information to combat money laundering
Financial Sector Assessment a Handbook terrorism may be either legal or illegal,often,the methods used to channel funds for ter same as by money launderers section explains and motivates the main ments of FATF standards for AML-CFT regimes,provides an overview of the underlying assessment methodology. and highlights the main lessons of recent assessment experience.Some special topics that frequently arise in AML-CFT assessments are highlighted in light of their importance for effective AML-CFT regimes.Some of the key elements of AML-CFT regimes are already covered as part of the assessments of financial supervision standards.AML-CFT forceme cial sector and that include certain other businesses and professions 8.1 AML-CFT Standards-Links to Stability and Institutional Development Money laundering can have potentially negative consequences for a country's macroeco nomic performance,can impose welfare losses,and may also have negative cross-border externalities.For example,it could compromise bank soundness with potentially large fiscal liabilities,could lessen the ability to attract foreign investment,and could increase the volatility of int ernational capital flows a ind excha rates.In the era of high tal mobility,abus of the ancial system makes atio and p enforcement more difficul allocation of resources and the distribution of wealth and can be costly to detect and eradicate.Economic dam age can arise not only from direct financial system abuse but also from allegations tha affect the reputation of a country or from one country's actions against perceived financial system abuse in another economy.Those types of allegations or actions can,through repu- tational effects,affect the willingness of economic agents-particularly those outside the untry in que o conduct business (e.g. d i estment,banking correspon which n lead to Money aunderingand financing may compromsth reputations of fina cial institutions and jurisdictions,undermine investorstrust in those institutions an jurisdictions,and,therefore,weaken the financial system.Trust underpins the existence and development of financial markets.I he effective functioning of financial markets relies heavily on the expectation that high professional,legal,and ethical standards will be observed and enforced.A reputation for integrity-soundness,honesty,adherence to standards and codes-is one of the most valued assets by investors,financial institutions, and jurisdictions 8.2 AML-CFT Standards-Scope and Coverage In 1990.the FATF issued a report cont ng a set of 40 recommendations,which provid ed a comprehensive plan of action needed to fight against money laundering.Si nce the the recommendations have been revised twice,most recently in October 2004(FATF 210
210 Financial Sector Assessment: A Handbook 1 G F E D C B A 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 terrorism may be either legal or illegal, often, the methods used to channel funds for terrorist purposes are the same as those used by money launderers. This section explains and motivates the main elements of FATF standards for AML–CFT regimes, provides an overview of the underlying assessment methodology, and highlights the main lessons of recent assessment experience. Some special topics that frequently arise in AML–CFT assessments are highlighted in light of their importance for effective AML–CFT regimes. Some of the key elements of AML–CFT regimes are already covered as part of the assessments of financial supervision standards. AML–CFT standards go beyond financial supervision aspects and cover legal, institutional, and law enforcement aspects that go beyond the financial sector and that include certain other businesses and professions. 8.1 AML–CFT Standards—Links to Stability and Institutional Development Money laundering can have potentially negative consequences for a country’s macroeconomic performance, can impose welfare losses, and may also have negative cross-border externalities. For example, it could compromise bank soundness with potentially large fiscal liabilities, could lessen the ability to attract foreign investment, and could increase the volatility of international capital flows and exchange rates. In the era of high capital mobility, abuse of the global financial system makes national tax collection and law enforcement more difficult. Money laundering may also distort the allocation of resources and the distribution of wealth and can be costly to detect and eradicate. Economic damage can arise not only from direct financial system abuse but also from allegations that affect the reputation of a country or from one country’s actions against perceived financial system abuse in another economy. Those types of allegations or actions can, through reputational effects, affect the willingness of economic agents—particularly those outside the country in question—to conduct business (e.g., inward investment, banking correspondent relationships) in that country, which can lead to adverse consequences. Money laundering and terrorist financing may compromise the reputations of financial institutions and jurisdictions, undermine investors’ trust in those institutions and jurisdictions, and, therefore, weaken the financial system. Trust underpins the existence and development of financial markets. The effective functioning of financial markets relies heavily on the expectation that high professional, legal, and ethical standards will be observed and enforced. A reputation for integrity—soundness, honesty, adherence to standards and codes—is one of the most valued assets by investors, financial institutions, and jurisdictions. 8.2 AML–CFT Standards—Scope and Coverage In 1990, the FATF issued a report containing a set of 40 recommendations, which provided a comprehensive plan of action needed to fight against money laundering. Since then, the recommendations have been revised twice, most recently in October 2004 (FATF
Chapter8:Assessing Financial System Integrity-Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Tenorism 2004b)and have been rec a.The place within their legal,criminal justice,and regulatory systems;(b)the preventive mea- sures to be taken by financial institutions and certain other businesses and professions and (c)international cooperation.The FATF recommendations now apply not only to money laundering but also to terrorist financing.The eight"Special Recommendations on Terrorist Financing"(FATF 2004c),which were adopted in 2001 and most recently updated in October 2004,address ratification and implementation of UN resolutions criminalization of the financing of terrorism,efforts to freeze and confiscate terrorist sset ort of suspicious in ansfers nizations, nd cash cour c and t th special recommendations provide a comprehensive frame combating money laundering and terroris An effective AML-CFT system requires an adequate legal and institutional frame work and law enforcement mechanisms,as outlined in the FATF recommendations.The AML-CFT system should include (a)laws that create money laundering and terrorist financing offenses and that provide for freezing,seizing,and confiscating the proceeds 8 of crime and terrorist funding;(b)laws,regulations,or,in certain circumstances,other enforceable means that impose the required obligations on financial institutions and on designated nonfinancial businesses and professions;(c)an appropriate institutional or strative framework and effective laws that pro nd sa S,P and (d) authorities with the and othe y the cooper that the petent auth that the e syste ectively impl listed in Annex 8.A 8.3 Preconditions for Effective Implementation of AML-CFT Standards An effective AML-CFT system also requires that certain structural elements and a gen eral policy framework,not covered by the AML-CFT assessment criteria,be in place.The lack of those elements,or significant weaknesses or shortcomings in the general frame- work,may significantly impair the implementation of an effective AML-CFT framework. The structural elements include in particular .Sound and sustainable financial sector policies and a well-developed public sector infrastru ;The repect for uch as transpar y and good goveman ed and reinforced by gov ancial institutions,designated nonfinancial businesses and professions. industry trade groups,and self-regulatory organizations(SROs) .Appropriate measures to combat corruption .A reasonably efficient court system that ensures that judicial decisions are properly enforced 211
211 Chapter 8: Assessing Financial System Integrity—Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism 1 I H G F E D C B A 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 2004b) and have been recognized widely as an international standard in this area. The recommendations cover (a) all the measures that national AML regimes should have in place within their legal, criminal justice, and regulatory systems; (b) the preventive measures to be taken by financial institutions and certain other businesses and professions; and (c) international cooperation. The FATF recommendations now apply not only to money laundering but also to terrorist financing. The eight “Special Recommendations on Terrorist Financing” (FATF 2004c), which were adopted in 2001 and most recently updated in October 2004, address ratification and implementation of UN resolutions, criminalization of the financing of terrorism, efforts to freeze and confiscate terrorist assets, reports of suspicious transactions, international cooperation, alternative remittances, wire transfers, nonprofit organizations, and cash couriers. Taken together, the 40 recommendations and the 9 special recommendations provide a comprehensive framework of measures for combating money laundering and terrorist financing. An effective AML–CFT system requires an adequate legal and institutional framework and law enforcement mechanisms, as outlined in the FATF recommendations. The AML–CFT system should include (a) laws that create money laundering and terrorist financing offenses and that provide for freezing, seizing, and confiscating the proceeds of crime and terrorist funding; (b) laws, regulations, or, in certain circumstances, other enforceable means that impose the required obligations on financial institutions and on designated nonfinancial businesses and professions; (c) an appropriate institutional or administrative framework and effective laws that provide competent authorities with the necessary duties, powers, and sanctions; and (d) laws and other measures that give a country the ability to provide the widest range of international cooperation. It is also essential that the competent authorities ensure that the whole system is effectively implemented. Specific FATF recommendations spelling out the above framework in greater detail are listed in Annex 8.A. 8.3 Preconditions for Effective Implementation of AML–CFT Standards An effective AML–CFT system also requires that certain structural elements and a general policy framework, not covered by the AML–CFT assessment criteria, be in place. The lack of those elements, or significant weaknesses or shortcomings in the general framework, may significantly impair the implementation of an effective AML–CFT framework. The structural elements include in particular • Sound and sustainable financial sector policies and a well-developed public sector infrastructure • The respect for principles such as transparency and good governance • A proper culture of AML–CFT compliance that is shared and reinforced by government, financial institutions, designated nonfinancial businesses and professions, industry trade groups, and self-regulatory organizations (SROs) • Appropriate measures to combat corruption • A reasonably efficient court system that ensures that judicial decisions are properly enforced