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UAPA Sanctions List Update for Urban Co-op Banks

Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2011-12/587 · issued 01 Jun 2012 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI directs Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks to update their records with the latest UN Al-Qaida sanctions list and ensure no new or existing accounts are linked to listed individuals or entities.
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

Rahul, a compliance officer in a primary co-operative bank in Mumbai, ensures that all new account openings are screened against the updated Al-Qaida Sanctions List. He also conducts a thorough scan of existing accounts to identify any matches with the revised list, and freezes any accounts that are linked to listed individuals or entities.

What changed

RBI has forwarded six new UN Security Council notes (dated April 30 to May 18, 2012) that update the Al-Qaida Sanctions List. Urban co-operative banks must now incorporate these changes into their customer screening processes.

What it means for you

Banks must immediately update their internal sanctions lists and screen all new and existing accounts against the revised UN list. Failure to comply could lead to regulatory action, as the UAPA Order of August 27, 2009, mandates strict adherence.

What you must do

Who it affects

Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, Compliance Officers, Principal Officers

❓ Common questions

What is the source of the updated sanctions list?

The list comes from the UN Security Council's 1267/1989 Committee, and the updates were forwarded by the Ministry of External Affairs to RBI.

Do we need to freeze accounts immediately if a match is found?

Yes, follow the freezing procedures detailed in paragraph 7 of RBI's circular dated November 16, 2009, which covers funds, financial assets, and related services.

Where can we access the full sanctions list?

The complete list is available on the UN website at http://www.un.org/sc/committees/1267/aq_sanctions_list.shtml.

📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
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No.39/14.01.062/2011-12 June 01, 2012 The Chief Executive Officer of All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51-A of UAPA, 1967 - Updates of the UNSCR 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) Committee's Al Qaida Sanctions List – Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Please refer to our circular UBD.CO.BPD (PCB) Cir.No.37/14.01.062/2011-12 dated May 30, 2012 . We have since received from Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs, UNP Division copies of notes forwarded by the Chairman of UN Security Council's 1267/ 1989 Committee (copies enclosed) regarding changes made in the “Al-Qaida Sanctions List”, i.e. list of Individuals and entities linked to Al-Qaida as detailed below: 1 Note dated April 30, 2012 ( Annex I ) 2 Note dated May 03, 2012 ( Annex II ) 3 Note dated May 07, 2012 ( Annex III ) 4 Note dated May 09, 2012 ( Annex IV ) 5 Note dated May 10, 2012 ( Annex V ) 6 Note dated May 18, 2012 ( Annex VI ) 2. Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks are required to update the 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, banks 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. Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks are advised to strictly follow the procedure laid down in the UAPA Order dated August 27, 2009 enclosed to our circular UBD.CO.BPD.PCB.Cir.No.21/12.05.001/2009-10 dated November 16, 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 7 of the circular dated November 16, 2009 mentioned above. 5. The complete details of the said list are available on the UN website: http://www.un.org/sc/committees/1267/aq_sanctions_list.shtml 6. The Compliance Officer/Principal Officer should acknowledge receipt of this circular to the Regional Office concerned. 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Who does what — compliance checklist
🏦 Branch Manager
  • Screen all new account openings against the updated Al-Qaida Sanctions List before onboarding.
📜 Compliance
  • Update your internal sanctions database with the six new UN notes (Annex I-VI) provided by RBI.
  • Conduct a fresh scan of all existing accounts to identify any matches with the revised list.
  • Follow the freezing procedures outlined in paragraph 7 of RBI's November 16, 2009 circular for any matched accounts.
  • Ensure your Compliance Officer acknowledges receipt of this circular to the concerned 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 (Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, Compliance Officers, Principal Officers), your first concrete step on “UAPA Sanctions List Update for Urban Co-op Banks” is: “Update your internal sanctions database with the six new UN notes (Annex I-VI) provided by RBI.” (RBI issued this 01 Jun 2012).

  1. Circular: RBI/2011-12/587 -- UAPA Sanctions List Update for Urban Co-op Banks
  2. Issued: 01 Jun 2012
  3. Action required: Update your internal sanctions database with the six new UN notes (Annex I-VI) provided by RBI.
  4. Action required: Screen all new account openings against the updated Al-Qaida Sanctions List before onboarding.
  5. Action required: Conduct a fresh scan of all existing accounts to identify any matches with the revised list.
  6. Action required: Follow the freezing procedures outlined in paragraph 7 of RBI's November 16, 2009 circular for any matched accounts.
  7. Action required: Ensure your Compliance Officer acknowledges receipt of this circular to the concerned Regional Office.
  8. Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
  9. Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
  10. Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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