Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2009-10/479 · issued 02 Jun 2010 · ~2 min read
Quick answerRBI directs RRBs to update the UNSC 1267 consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban. All new and existing accounts must be screened against this list, and any matches must be handled per 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
Update your internal list of terrorist individuals/entities with the latest UNSC 1267 Committee changes.
Screen all new account applications against the updated list before opening accounts.
Scan all existing accounts to identify and freeze any linked to listed individuals/entities.
Follow the freezing procedures outlined in paragraph 6 of the November 5, 2009 circular.
How it plays out — a real example
A payments & clearing officer in Indore, Mr. Kumar, checks the updated UN list to ensure that a new customer, Mr. Ali, does not appear on it. After verifying, he finds that Mr. Ali's name is not on the list, so he proceeds with opening the account. However, he also scans the existing accounts of his bank and finds that one of the account holders, Mr. Khan, is linked to a listed individual. He immediately freezes Mr. Khan's account and follows the freezing procedures outlined in the circular.
What changed
RBI has forwarded a May 5, 2010 UN Security Council 1267 Committee note with changes to the consolidated list of individuals/entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban. RRBs must now update their internal lists accordingly and ensure compliance with the UAPA Order of August 27, 2009.
What it means for you
RRBs must immediately update their customer screening databases with the revised UN list. They are required to check all new account applicants and scan existing accounts to ensure no prohibited individuals or entities are banking with them. Non-compliance could lead to regulatory action.
What you must do
Update your internal consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities with the latest UNSC 1267 Committee changes.
Screen all new account applications against the updated list before opening accounts.
Scan all existing accounts to identify and freeze any linked to listed individuals/entities.
Follow the freezing procedures outlined in paragraph 6 of the November 5, 2009 circular.
Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your RBI Regional Office through your Compliance/Principal Officer.
Who it affects
All Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), Compliance Officers and Principal Officers of RRBs
❓ Common questions
What is the source of the updated list?
The list is the UN Security Council's 1267 Committee Consolidated List of individuals and entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban, as updated on May 5, 2010.
What action is required for existing accounts?
RRBs must scan all existing accounts to ensure no account is held by or linked to any entity or individual on the updated list. If found, freezing of funds and assets must follow the procedure in the UAPA Order and earlier RBI circular.
Who should acknowledge receipt of this circular?
The Compliance Officer or Principal Officer of the RRB must acknowledge receipt to the concerned RBI Regional Office.
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2009-10/479
RPCD.CORRB.AML.No.12460/03.05.28(A)/2009-10
June 02, 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 - RRBs
Please refer to our circular letter RPCD.CO.RRB.AML.NO.12319/03.05.28(A)/2009-10 dated May 26,2010. We have since received from Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) copy of note dated May 5, 2010 (copy enclosed) forwarded by 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 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/2009-10/479 · issued 02 Jun 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 your internal consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities with the latest UNSC 1267 Committee changes.
Scan all existing accounts to identify and freeze any linked to listed individuals/entities.
Follow the freezing procedures outlined in paragraph 6 of the November 5, 2009 circular.
Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your RBI Regional Office through your 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), your first concrete step on “UN Terror List Update: RRBs Must Screen Accounts” is: “Update your internal consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities with the latest UNSC 1267 Committee changes.” (RBI issued this 02 Jun 2010).
Circular: RBI/2009-10/479 -- UN Terror List Update: RRBs Must Screen Accounts
Issued: 02 Jun 2010
Action required: Update your internal consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities with the latest UNSC 1267 Committee changes.
Action required: Screen all new account applications against the updated list before opening accounts.
Action required: Scan all existing accounts to identify and freeze any linked to listed individuals/entities.
Action required: Follow the freezing procedures outlined in paragraph 6 of the November 5, 2009 circular.
Action required: Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your RBI Regional Office through your Compliance/Principal Officer.
Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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