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RRBs Must Update UN Terrorist Lists for Account Screening

Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2010-11/313 · issued 14 Dec 2010 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI directs RRBs to update the consolidated UN list of terrorist individuals/entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban. Before opening new accounts, check names against this list; also scan existing accounts for matches. Follow UAPA Order procedures for freezing assets.
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
How it plays out — a real example

A compliance officer at a Regional Rural Bank in rural Bihar receives this circular. She immediately updates the bank's internal watchlist with the new UN names, then instructs her team to screen all new account applicants against it. She also runs a scan of existing accounts and finds one matching a listed entity, so she freezes that account following the UAPA freezing procedures from the earlier RBI circular.

What changed

RBI has forwarded a new UN Security Council 1267 Committee update (dated December 7, 2010) to the consolidated list of individuals and entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban. RRBs must now incorporate these changes into their screening processes.

What it means for you

RRBs must immediately update their internal watchlists with the revised UN consolidated list. This ensures compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing norms. Failure to screen new and existing accounts could lead to regulatory action.

What you must do

Who it affects

Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), Compliance Officers / Principal Officers of RRBs

❓ Common questions

What is the source of the updated list?

The updated list comes from the UN Security Council's 1267 Committee, forwarded by the Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) via a note dated December 7, 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 consolidated list.

Where can I 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/2010-11/313 RPCD.CORRB.AML.No.6722/03.05.28(A)/2010-11 December 14, 2010 The Chairmen 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.4630/03.05.28 (A)/2010-11 dated October 20, 2010 on the captioned subject. We have since received from Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) copy of note dated December 7, 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 (R.K.Moolchandani) Deputy General Manager Encls: As above
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2010-11/313 · issued 14 Dec 2010. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
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Worked example & action-note template

Example: if you are a Compliance officer at a bank this circular applies to (Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), Compliance Officers / Principal Officers of RRBs), your first concrete step on “RRBs Must Update UN Terrorist Lists for Account Screening” is: “Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities as per the UNSC 1267 Committee changes received from RBI.” (RBI issued this 14 Dec 2010).

  1. Circular: RBI/2010-11/313 -- RRBs Must Update UN Terrorist Lists for Account Screening
  2. Issued: 14 Dec 2010
  3. Action required: Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities as per the UNSC 1267 Committee changes received from RBI.
  4. Action required: Screen all new account applicants against the updated list before opening accounts.
  5. Action required: Scan all existing accounts to identify and report any matches with the list.
  6. Action required: Follow the freezing procedures outlined in the UAPA Order of August 27, 2009, as detailed in RBI's November 5, 2009 circular.
  7. Action required: Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your respective RBI Regional Office.
  8. Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
  9. Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
  10. Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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