Updated UN Terror List for Co-op Banks: Al-Qaida/Taliban
Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2009-10/416 · issued 21 Apr 2010 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI directs StCBs/DCCBs to update their UNSCR 1267/1822 consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities linked to Al-Qaida/Taliban. Banks must screen new and existing accounts against this list and follow UAPA freezing 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
Co-op banks must update their list of bad people (terrorists linked to Al-Qaida/Taliban) using the new UN list from March 1, 2010.
Before opening any new account, check the customer's name against this updated list; if it's there, do not open the account.
Check all existing accounts against the list; if you find a match, freeze their money and assets following the rules from the October 29, 2009 circular.
Follow the government's UAPA order (a law to stop terrorism) when freezing accounts, as told in the earlier circular.
How it plays out — a real example
A compliance officer at a DCCB in Lucknow receives this RBI circular. She immediately updates the bank's internal watchlist with the new UN names, then screens all new account applications that day. She also runs a scan of existing accounts and finds one matching a listed entity; she freezes that account's funds as per the UAPA freezing procedures, ensuring her bank stays compliant.
What changed
RBI forwarded a March 1, 2010 UN 1267 Committee note with changes to the consolidated list of Al-Qaida/Taliban-linked individuals and entities. This supersedes the previous list circulated via the March 19, 2010 circular.
What it means for you
Co-operative banks must immediately update their internal watchlists and ensure no new account is opened for any listed entity. Existing accounts must be scanned, and if any match is found, funds must be frozen as per the UAPA Order and October 29, 2009 circular guidelines.
What you must do
Update your internal consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities using the UN website link provided.
Screen all new account applications against the updated list before onboarding.
Scan all existing accounts to identify any matches with the updated list.
Freeze funds and financial assets of matched accounts as per paragraph 6 of the October 29, 2009 circular.
Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your respective RBI Regional Office.
Who it affects
State Co-operative Banks (StCBs), Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs), Compliance Officers/Principal Officers of these banks
❓ Common questions
Where can we find the complete consolidated list?
The full list is available on the UN website at http://www.un.org/sc/committees/1267/consolist.shtml. RBI has also enclosed the note from the UN 1267 Committee with this circular.
What action is required if an existing account matches the list?
You must freeze the funds, financial assets, or economic resources held in that account, following the procedure detailed in paragraph 6 of RBI circular dated October 29, 2009.
Do we need to report compliance to RBI?
Yes, the Compliance Officer/Principal Officer must acknowledge receipt of this circular to the concerned RBI Regional Office.
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2009-10/416
RPCD.CO.RF.AML.No. 10874 /07.02.12/2009-10
April 21, 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.9635/07.02.12/2009-10 dated March 19, 2010. We have since received from Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) copy of note dated March 1, 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. 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/2009-10/416 · issued 21 Apr 2010. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
Screen all new account applications against the updated list before onboarding.
📜 Compliance
Update your internal consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities using the UN website link provided.
Scan all existing accounts to identify any matches with the updated list.
Freeze funds and financial assets of matched accounts as per paragraph 6 of the October 29, 2009 circular.
Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your respective RBI Regional Office.
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 (State Co-operative Banks (StCBs), Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs), Compliance Officers/Principal Officers of these banks), your first concrete step on “Updated UN Terror List for Co-op Banks: Al-Qaida/Taliban” is: “Update your internal consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities using the UN website link provided.” (RBI issued this 21 Apr 2010).
Circular: RBI/2009-10/416 -- Updated UN Terror List for Co-op Banks: Al-Qaida/Taliban
Issued: 21 Apr 2010
Action required: Update your internal consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities using the UN website link provided.
Action required: Screen all new account applications against the updated list before onboarding.
Action required: Scan all existing accounts to identify any matches with the updated list.
Action required: Freeze funds and financial assets of matched accounts as per paragraph 6 of the October 29, 2009 circular.
Action required: Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your respective RBI Regional Office.
Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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