UN Terror List Update for RRBs: Al-Qaida/Taliban Sanctions
Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2009-10/454 · issued 07 May 2010 · ~2 min read
Quick answerRBI directs RRBs to update their UNSCR 1267/1822 consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban. All new accounts must be screened against this list, and existing accounts must be scanned for matches. Freeze assets as per earlier 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
Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) must update their list of terrorist individuals and entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban as per the UN Security Council's 1267 Committee changes
All new accounts must be checked against this updated list before they are opened
Existing accounts must be scanned to find any matches with the updated list, and assets must be frozen as per the UAPA Order procedures
RRBs must follow the procedures laid down in the UAPA Order dated August 27, 2009, to freeze funds and assets of designated individuals and entities
How it plays out — a real example
A compliance officer in a Regional Rural Bank in Mumbai must update the bank's sanctions screening database with the revised UN list and ensure that all new account applications are screened against this list before opening accounts. If a match is found, the officer must freeze the assets as per the UAPA Order procedures. This is to prevent any transactions that may be linked to terrorist financing, and to comply with the regulatory requirements.
What changed
RBI forwarded a March 29, 2010 note from the UN Security Council's 1267 Committee containing changes to the consolidated list of individuals and entities associated with Al-Qaida and Taliban. RRBs must update their internal lists accordingly and ensure compliance with the UAPA Order dated August 27, 2009.
What it means for you
RRBs must immediately update their sanctions screening databases with the revised UN list. Failure to identify and freeze accounts linked to designated terrorists could lead to regulatory action. This reinforces the zero-tolerance approach to terrorist financing in the Indian banking system.
What you must do
Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities as per the UN 1267 Committee changes received from RBI.
Screen all new account applications against the updated list before opening accounts.
Scan all existing accounts to identify any matches with the updated list.
Freeze funds, financial assets, or economic resources of designated individuals/entities as per paragraph 6 of the November 5, 2009 circular.
Ensure Compliance Officer/Principal Officer acknowledges receipt of this letter to the concerned RBI Regional Office.
Who it affects
All Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), Compliance Officers and Principal Officers of RRBs, Branch managers handling account opening and KYC
❓ Common questions
What is the source of the updated list?
The list comes from the UN Security Council's 1267 Committee, which maintains a consolidated list of individuals and entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban. RBI received the changes via a Government of India note dated March 29, 2010.
What action is required for existing accounts that match the list?
RRBs must freeze all funds, financial assets, or economic resources held in bank accounts of designated individuals/entities, following the procedure detailed in paragraph 6 of the November 5, 2009 circular.
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.
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2009-10/454
RPCD.CO RRB.AML.No.11697 /03.05.28(A)/2009-10
May 07, 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. 10986/03.05.28(A)/2009-10 dated April 23, 2010. We have since received from Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) copy of note dated March 29, 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
(C.K.Shah)
Deputy General Manager
Encls: as above
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2009-10/454 · issued 07 May 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 RBI.
Scan all existing accounts to identify any matches with the updated list.
Freeze funds, financial assets, or economic resources of designated individuals/entities as per paragraph 6 of the November 5, 2009 circular.
Ensure Compliance Officer/Principal Officer acknowledges receipt of this letter to the concerned 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 (All Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), Compliance Officers and Principal Officers of RRBs, Branch managers handling account opening and KYC), your first concrete step on “UN Terror List Update for RRBs: Al-Qaida/Taliban Sanctions” is: “Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities as per the UN 1267 Committee changes received from RBI.” (RBI issued this 07 May 2010).
Circular: RBI/2009-10/454 -- UN Terror List Update for RRBs: Al-Qaida/Taliban Sanctions
Issued: 07 May 2010
Action required: Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities as per the UN 1267 Committee changes received from RBI.
Action required: Screen all new account applications against the updated list before opening accounts.
Action required: Scan all existing accounts to identify any matches with the updated list.
Action required: Freeze funds, financial assets, or economic resources of designated individuals/entities as per paragraph 6 of the November 5, 2009 circular.
Action required: Ensure Compliance Officer/Principal Officer acknowledges receipt of this letter to the concerned RBI Regional Office.
Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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