RRBs Must Update UN Terrorist List for Account Screening
Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2009-10/369 · issued 30 Mar 2010 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI directs all RRBs to update the consolidated UN list of terrorist individuals/entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban. Before opening new accounts and while reviewing existing ones, banks must ensure no customer is on this list, following UAPA Order procedures.
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
Update the UN list of terrorist individuals/entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban.
Screen all new account applications against the updated list before opening accounts.
Scan all existing accounts to identify and flag any matches with the list.
Follow the freezing procedures outlined in paragraph 6 of the November 5, 2009 circular for any matched accounts.
How it plays out — a real example
As a payments & clearing officer in Indore, I must ensure that the names of our new customers do not appear on the updated UN list. Before opening a new account, I will check the list and verify the customer's identity to prevent any potential financial support to terrorism. This is a crucial step in our bank's role in preventing financial support to terrorism.
What changed
RBI has forwarded a March 11, 2010 UN Security Council 1267 Committee note with changes to the consolidated list of individuals and entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban. RRBs must now incorporate these updates into their screening processes.
What it means for you
RRBs must immediately update their internal watchlists with the revised UN list and cross-check all new and existing accounts. Non-compliance with the UAPA Order and freezing procedures could lead to regulatory action. This reinforces the bank's role in preventing financial support to terrorism.
What you must do
Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities as per the UN 1267 Committee changes received from the Government of India.
Screen all new account applications against the updated list before opening accounts.
Scan all existing accounts to identify and flag any matches with the list.
Follow the freezing procedures outlined in paragraph 6 of the November 5, 2009 circular for any matched accounts.
Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your respective RBI Regional Office through the Compliance/Principal Officer.
Who it affects
All Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), Compliance Officers and Principal Officers of RRBs, Branch managers handling account opening and review
❓ Common questions
Where can we find the complete updated list?
The full consolidated list is available on the UN website at http://www.un.org/sc/committees/1267/consolist.shtml.
What action is required if we find an existing account linked to a listed entity?
You must freeze the funds, financial assets, or economic resources in that account as detailed in paragraph 6 of the November 5, 2009 circular.
Do we need to confirm receipt of this circular?
Yes, the Compliance Officer or Principal Officer must acknowledge receipt to the concerned RBI Regional Office.
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2009-10/369
RPCD.CO RRB.AML.No.10105/03.05.28(A)/2009-10
March 30, 2010
The Chairman
All Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
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.RRB.AML.No. 9611/03.05.28(A)/2009-10 dated March 18,2010. We have since received from Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) copy of note dated March 11, 2010 ( copy enclosed ) 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.
2. RRBs 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, RRBs 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. RRBs are advised to strictly follow the procedure laid down in the UAPA Order dated August 27, 2009 enclosed to our circular RPCD.CO. RRB. No. 39 / 03.05.33(E)/2009-10 dated November 05, 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 November 05, 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 letter to our Regional Office concerned.
Yours faithfully,
(A.K.Pandey)
General Manager
Encls: as above
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2009-10/369 · issued 30 Mar 2010. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
Screen all new account applications against the updated list before opening accounts.
📜 Compliance
Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities as per the UN 1267 Committee changes received from the Government of India.
Scan all existing accounts to identify and flag any matches with the list.
Follow the freezing procedures outlined in paragraph 6 of the November 5, 2009 circular for any matched accounts.
Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your respective RBI Regional Office through the Compliance/Principal Officer.
Grouped from the action items above — a single circular may involve more than one team.
Worked example & action-note template
Example: if you are a Compliance officer at a bank this circular applies to (All Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), Compliance Officers and Principal Officers of RRBs, Branch managers handling account opening and review), your first concrete step on “RRBs Must Update UN Terrorist List for Account Screening” is: “Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities as per the UN 1267 Committee changes received from the Government of India.” (RBI issued this 30 Mar 2010).
Circular: RBI/2009-10/369 -- RRBs Must Update UN Terrorist List for Account Screening
Issued: 30 Mar 2010
Action required: Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities as per the UN 1267 Committee changes received from the Government of India.
Action required: Screen all new account applications against the updated list before opening accounts.
Action required: Scan all existing accounts to identify and flag any matches with the list.
Action required: Follow the freezing procedures outlined in paragraph 6 of the November 5, 2009 circular for any matched accounts.
Action required: Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your respective RBI Regional Office through the Compliance/Principal Officer.
Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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