RRBs Must Update UN Terrorist Lists for Account Screening
Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2010-11/415 · issued 04 Mar 2011 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI directs RRBs to update the consolidated UN list of terrorist individuals/entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban, screen new accounts against it, and scan existing accounts for matches, following 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
RRBs (Regional Rural Banks) must update their list of bad people/groups linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban using the new UN list.
Before opening a new account, check if the customer's name is on the updated list; if yes, do not open the account.
Check all existing accounts to see if any are linked to people or groups on the updated list.
If you find a match, freeze the account's money and assets following the rules from the UAPA Order (a government rule against terrorism).
Tell your RBI (Reserve Bank of India) office that you got this update by sending a note from your Compliance Officer.
How it plays out — a real example
A compliance officer at an RRB in rural Bihar receives the updated UN list. She immediately updates the bank's internal system, screens all new loan applications that day, and finds no matches. Then she runs a scan of all existing savings accounts and discovers one account linked to a listed entity; she freezes the funds as per the UAPA Order and reports it to the RBI regional office.
What changed
RBI received an updated consolidated list from the UN Security Council's 1267 Committee via the Ministry of External Affairs, via a note dated January 24, 2011. RRBs must now use this updated list for customer screening and account monitoring.
What it means for you
RRBs must ensure no new account is opened for any listed individual/entity and review all existing accounts for links to the updated list. Compliance with the UAPA Order dated August 27, 2009, including freezing of funds and assets, is mandatory. Non-compliance could lead to regulatory action.
What you must do
Update your internal consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities with the latest UN 1267 Committee changes.
Screen all new account applications against the updated list before opening accounts.
Scan all existing accounts to identify and report any matches with the updated list.
Follow the freezing procedures for funds and assets as per paragraph 6 of the circular dated November 05, 2009.
Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your respective RBI Regional Office through the Compliance Officer/Principal Officer.
Who it affects
All Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), Compliance Officers of RRBs, Branch managers handling account opening and monitoring
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What is the source of the updated list?
The list is from the UN Security Council's 1267 Committee, forwarded by the Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) via a note dated January 24, 2011.
What actions are 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, and take freezing actions as per the UAPA Order.
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.
📜 This document’s life story (1 recorded event, each backed by RBI’s own words)
RBI’s words: “Please refer to our circular letter RPCD.CO.RRB.AML.NO.9809 /03.05.28(A)/2010-11 dated March 04,2011.”
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2010-11/415
RPCD.CO RRB.AML.No. 9809 /03.05.28(A)/2010-11
March 04, 2011
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.9665/03.05.28(A)/2010-11 dated March 03, 2011 . We have since received from Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) copy of note dated January 24, 2011 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/2010-11/415 · issued 04 Mar 2011. 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 UN 1267 Committee changes.
Scan all existing accounts to identify and report any matches with the updated list.
Follow the freezing procedures for funds and assets as per paragraph 6 of the circular dated November 05, 2009.
Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your respective RBI Regional Office through the Compliance Officer/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 of RRBs, Branch managers handling account opening and monitoring), your first concrete step on “RRBs Must Update UN Terrorist Lists for Account Screening” is: “Update your internal consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities with the latest UN 1267 Committee changes.” (RBI issued this 04 Mar 2011).
Circular: RBI/2010-11/415 -- RRBs Must Update UN Terrorist Lists for Account Screening
Issued: 04 Mar 2011
Action required: Update your internal consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities with the latest UN 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 report any matches with the updated list.
Action required: Follow the freezing procedures for funds and assets as per paragraph 6 of the circular dated November 05, 2009.
Action required: Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your respective RBI Regional Office through the Compliance Officer/Principal Officer.
Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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