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UN Sanctions List Update for Co-op Banks: Al-Qaida/Taliban

Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2009-10/330 · issued 02 Mar 2010 · ~2 min read
Quick answerRBI directs all state and central co-operative banks to update their UNSCR 1267 consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban, screen new and existing accounts, and comply with UAPA freezing orders.
Sanctions-list safety note. This circular refers to a specific UN Security Council / UAPA designated-entities list update as it stood on the date above — sanctions lists change often, and a newer update almost certainly exists today. Never use this page, or any single dated circular, as your current screening list. Always screen against the live, current list at the official UAPA proscribed-organisations list and the UN Consolidated List, and confirm the obligations for your bank on the official rbi.org.in source below.
The rule, in the simplest words
How it plays out — a real example

Aisha, a compliance officer in a central co-operative bank in Mumbai, ensures that all new account openings are screened against the updated list of terrorist individuals/entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban. She also reviews existing accounts to identify any matches and takes necessary action to freeze funds as per the RBI circular. Aisha's diligence helps prevent any potential risks and ensures compliance with the UAPA Order.

What changed

RBI has forwarded a November 17, 2009 note from the UN Security Council's 1267 Committee containing changes to the consolidated list of individuals and entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban. Banks must update their records with this revised list and ensure no account is held by or linked to any listed entity.

What it means for you

Co-operative banks must immediately update their internal sanctions screening systems with the latest UN list. They are required to check all new account openings against this list and review existing accounts for any matches. Non-compliance with the UAPA Order and freezing procedures could lead to regulatory action.

What you must do

Who it affects

State Co-operative Banks, Central Co-operative Banks, Compliance Officers, Principal Officers

❓ Common questions

What is the source of the updated list?

The list is from the UN Security Council's 1267 Committee, as communicated by the Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) via a note dated November 17, 2009.

What action is required for existing accounts?

Banks must scan all existing accounts to ensure no account is held by or linked to any entity or individual on the updated consolidated list.

Where can the full consolidated list be accessed?

The complete list is available on the UN website at http://www.un.org/sc/committees/1267/consolist.shtml.

📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2009-10/330 RPCD.CO.RF.AML.No.8956 /07.02.12/2009-10  March 2, 2010 The Chairmen / CEOs of all State and Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, List of Terrorist Individuals/Organisations - under UNSCR 1267(1999) and 1822(2008) on Taliban/Al-Qaida Organisation Please refer to our circular letter RPCD.CO.RF.AML.No.7031/07.02.12/2009-10 dated December 29, 2009.  We have since received from Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) copy of note dated November 17, 2009 from the Chairman of UN Security Council's 1267 Committee regarding changes made in the Consolidated List of Individuals and entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban (copy enclosed). 2. Banks are required to update the consolidated list of individuals/entities as circulated by Reserve Bank and before opening any new account, it should be ensured that the name/s of the proposed customer does not appear in the list. Further, banks should scan all existing accounts to ensure that no account is held by or linked to any of the entities or individuals included in the list. 3. Banks are advised to strictly follow the procedure laid down in the UAPA Order dated August 27, 2009 enclosed to our circular RPCD.CO.RF.AML.BC. No. 34/07.40.00/ 2009-10 dated October 29, 2009 and ensure meticulous compliance to the Order issued by the Government. 4.  As far as freezing of funds, financial assets or economic resources or related services held in the form of bank accounts of the designated individuals/entities are concerned, action should be taken as detailed in paragraph 6 of the circular dated October 29, 2009, mentioned above. 5. The complete details of the said consolidated list are available on the UN website:         http://www.un.org/sc/committees/1267/consolist.shtml 6. Compliance Officer/Principal Officer should acknowledge receipt of this circular letter to our concerned Regional Office. Yours faithfully, (S.S.Sahota) Deputy General Manager Encl: As above
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2009-10/330 · issued 02 Mar 2010. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
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Worked example & action-note template

Example: if you are a Compliance officer at a bank this circular applies to (State Co-operative Banks, Central Co-operative Banks, Compliance Officers, Principal Officers), your first concrete step on “UN Sanctions List Update for Co-op Banks: Al-Qaida/Taliban” is: “Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities as circulated by RBI with the latest UNSCR 1267 changes.” (RBI issued this 02 Mar 2010).

  1. Circular: RBI/2009-10/330 -- UN Sanctions List Update for Co-op Banks: Al-Qaida/Taliban
  2. Issued: 02 Mar 2010
  3. Action required: Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities as circulated by RBI with the latest UNSCR 1267 changes.
  4. Action required: Screen all new account proposals against the updated list before opening accounts.
  5. Action required: Scan all existing accounts to identify and report any linked to listed individuals/entities.
  6. Action required: Follow the freezing procedures detailed in paragraph 6 of RBI circular dated October 29, 2009 for any matches.
  7. Action required: Ensure Compliance Officer/Principal Officer acknowledges receipt of this circular to the concerned RBI Regional Office.
  8. Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
  9. Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
  10. Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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