The Guidelines seek to explain the common reporting situations under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act and assist the Financial Institutions and other designated business and professions be in compliance with the Act. The STR Guidelines are provided as general information only and as such does not represent all the requirements under the law as the obligations imposed by the Supervisory Authorities. To this effect, the  Guidelines do not constitute legal advice and are not intended to replace the FIC Act or any other guidelines, directives or regulations issued by Supervisory Authorities for the Reporting Entities. Therefore, a Reporting Entity should also consult with its respective Supervisory Authority.

Sector Specific Guidelines 

Following the development of sector specific suspicious transactions reporting (STR) guidelines, the Centre wishes to advise its stakeholders that the sector Specific STR guidelines have now been issued.

PEP Guidance Note

Section 19 of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, No. 46 of 2010 (“the Act”) provides for High Risk Customers. In Zambia, Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) are considered to be High Risk Customers.

The Guidance Note is intended to provide reporting entities with an overview of PEPs in Zambia and what AML/CFT measures apply to them. It is provided as general information only. It is not legal advice and not intended to replace the AML/CFT Acts.

Attachments:

Accountable institution Guidelines 2023.pdf	[ ]
Accountants Sector Guidelines 2023.pdf	[ ]
Accounting and Auditing Sector Reporting Guidelines 2019	[ ]
AML_CFT General Guidelines 2017	[ ]
Banking Sector Reporting Guidelines 2019	[ ]
Bureau de Change Reporting Guidelines 2019	[ ]
Capital Market Guidelines 2023.pdf	[ ]
Casino-Gaming Guidelines 2023.pdf	[ ]
Compliance Officer_Vetting Form_2020.pdf	[ ]
Dealers in PSM Guidelines 2023.pdf	[ ]
Guidance Note STR Reporting 2022	[ ]
Guidelines AML/CFT Policy 2020	[ ]
Guidelines_AML_CTPF Independent Audit_2021.pdf	[ ]
Guidelines_ML.TF.PF Risk Assessment_ 2021.pdf	[ ]
Insurance Sector guidelines 2023.pdf	[ ]
Law Firm Guidelines 2023.pdf	[ ]
Legal Professionals Reporting Guidelines 2019	[ ]
Ministry of Lands STR Guidelines 2015	[ ]
ML.TF Institutional Risk Assessment Template.pdf	[ ]
Motor Vehicles Sector Guidelines 2018	[ ]
NBFI Guidelines 2023.pdf	[ ]
NGO SECTOR GUIDELINES 2022.pdf	[ ]
NPO Sector Guidelines 2018	[ ]
PACRA STR Guidelines 2015	[ ]
PIP Guidance Note 2021.pdf	[ ]
Precious Stones Metals Sector Guidelines 2018	[ ]
Prescribed Thresholds	[ ]
Real Estate Sector Guidelines 2023.pdf	[ ]
Reporting Officers Vetting Form_.pdf	[ ]
STR Form	[ ]
TCSP Guidelines 2023.pdf	[ ]
VASP SECTOR GUIDELINES 2022.pdf	[ ]
ZDA STR Guidelines 2015	[ ]