FIC pumps up greylisting measures, cautions bankers to comply

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2024-08-30
WINDHOEK, 09 August 2023 - Bryan Eiseb has been appointed as the new Director of the Financial Intelligence Center (FIC). (Photo: Contributed) WINDHOEK, 09 August 2023 - Bryan Eiseb has been appointed as the new Director of the Financial Intelligence Center (FIC). (Photo: Contributed)
WINDHOEK , 30 AUG (NAMPA)- The Bank of Namibia has informed stakeholders in the financial sector about the enhancement of increased turnaround times and compliance checks, as part of addressing Namibia’s greylist status by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
The Director of the Financial Intelligence Center, Bryan Eiseb said in a statement on Friday that greylisting leads to increased due diligence requirements, higher compliance costs, and...
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