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FATF Jurisdictions: KYC/AML Alert for Co-op Banks

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Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2010-11/175 · issued 23 Aug 2010 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI advises StCBs/DCCBs to consider FATF statement (June 25, 2010) regarding jurisdictions called upon to complete action plans. Banks must consider this info in their KYC/AML processes and have their Principal Officer acknowledge receipt.

What changed

FATF issued a statement on June 25, 2010 calling upon listed jurisdictions to complete action plan implementation. RBI now advises all banks and All India Financial Institutions to consider the information in that statement.

What it means for you

Cooperative banks should integrate FATF's updated information into their KYC/AML frameworks. The Principal Officer's acknowledgment is required to confirm receipt.

Historical instruction — do not use for current compliance. This is what was required at the time; it no longer reflects current RBI requirements. If no replacement rule is linked above, that only means none is recorded on our register yet — it does not prove no later applicable rule exists. Confirm on the official RBI source below.

What banks were required to do at the time

Who it affects

State Cooperative Banks (StCBs), Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs), All India Financial Institutions, Principal Officers of cooperative banks

❓ Common questions

Regulatory timeline

Built from our lineage records — each fact carries its provenance; missing history simply is not shown (never guessed).

What is the FATF statement about?

FATF identified certain jurisdictions with strategic AML/CFT deficiencies and called upon them to complete implementation of their action plan within a timeframe.

Do we need to report back to RBI?

Yes, the Principal Officer of your bank must acknowledge receipt of this circular to the concerned RBI Regional Office.

What if we already have KYC/AML procedures?

You must still consider the FATF statement's information in your existing procedures.

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Repealed by RBI/2025-26/100 — Consolidation of Regulations — Withdrawal of circulars (28 Nov 2025)
RBI’s words: “Official withdrawal register entry #1615: RPCD.CO.RF.AML.No.2308/07.02.12/2010-11 — "Know Your Customer (KYC) Norms / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Standards / Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT)"”
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2010-11/175 RPCD.CO.RF.AML.No.2308/07.02.12/2010-11 August 23, 2010 The Chairmen / CEOs of all State / Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Know your Customer (KYC) Norms / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Standards / Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) As part of its ongoing review of compliance with the AML/CFT standards, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has identified certain jurisdictions which have strategic AML/CFT deficiencies. 2. FATF, vide its statement dated June 25, 2010 ( copy enclosed ) has called upon jurisdictions listed in the statement to complete the implementation of their action plan within the timeframe. The FATF, in the statement has called upon its members to consider the information given in the statement. 3. All banks and All India Financial Institutions are accordingly advised to consider the information contained in the enclosed statement. 4. Please advise Principal Officer of your bank to acknowledge receipt of this circular letter to our concerned Regional Office. Yours faithfully, (B.P.Vijayendra) Chief General Manager Encl: As above
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2010-11/175 · issued 23 Aug 2010. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
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