Selected laws and directives
Bundesgesetz über die Bekämpfung der Geldwäscherei und der Terrorismusfinanzierung im Finanzsektor (Geldwäschereigesetz, GwG)
Loi fédérale concernant la lutte contre le blanchiment d’argent et le financement du terrorisme dans le secteur financier (Loi sur le blanchiment d’argent, LBA)
Legge federale relativa alla lotta contro il riciclaggio di denaro e il finanziamento del terrorismo nel settore finanziario (Legge sul riciclaggio di denaro, LRD)
Federal Act on Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing in the Financial Sector (Anti-Money Laundering Act, AMLA)
Verordnung der Eidgenössischen Finanzmarktaufsicht über die Bekämpfung von Geldwäscherei und Terrorismusfinanzierung im Finanzsektor (Geldwäschereiverordnung-FINMA, GwV-FINMA)
Ordonnance de l’Autorité fédérale de surveillance des marchés financiers sur la lutte contre le blanchiment d’argent et le financement du terrorisme dans le secteur financier (Ordonnance de la FINMA sur le blanchiment d’argent, OBA-FINMA)
Ordinanza dell’Autorità federale di vigilanza sui mercati finanziari sulla lotta contro il riciclaggio di denaro e il finanziamento del terrorismo nel settore finanziario (Ordinanza FINMA sul riciclaggio di denaro, ORD-FINMA)
Bundesgesetz über die Sperrung und die Rückerstattung unrechtmässig erworbener Vermögenswerte ausländischer politisch exponierter Personen (SRVG)
Loi fédérale sur le blocage et la restitution des valeurs patrimoniales d’origine illicite de personnes politiquement exposées à l’étranger* (Loi sur les valeurs patrimoniales d’origine illicite, LVP)
Legge federale concernente il blocco e la restituzione dei valori patrimoniali di provenienza illecita di persone politicamente esposte all’estero (Legge sui valori patrimoniali di provenienza illecita, LVP)
Bundesgesetz über die Durchsetzung von internationalen Sanktionen (Embargogesetz, EmbG)
Loi fédérale sur l’application de sanctions internationales (Loi sur les embargos, LEmb)
Legge federale sull’applicazione di sanzioni internazionali (Legge sugli embarghi, LEmb)
Federal Act on the Implementation of International Sanctions (Embargo Act, EmbA)
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DIRECTIVE (EU) 2018/843 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 30 May 2018 amending Directive (EU) 2015/849 on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing, and amending Directives 2009/138/EC and 2013/36/EU
RICHTLINIE (EU) 2018/843 DES EUROPÄISCHEN PARLAMENTS UND DES RATES vom 30. Mai 2018 zur Änderung der Richtlinie (EU) 2015/849 zur Verhinderung der Nutzung des Finanzsystems zum Zwecke der Geldwäsche und der Terrorismusfinanzierung und zur Änderung der Richtlinien 2009/138/EG und 2013/36/EU
DIRECTIVE (UE) 2018/843 DU PARLEMENT EUROPÉEN ET DU CONSEIL du 30 mai 2018 modifiant la directive (UE) 2015/849 relative à la prévention de l’utilisation du système financier aux fins du blanchiment de capitaux ou du financement du terrorisme ainsi que les directives 2009/138/CE et 2013/36/UE
DIRETTIVA (UE) 2018/843 DEL PARLAMENTO EUROPEO E DEL CONSIGLIO del 30 maggio 2018 che modifica la direttiva (UE) 2015/849 relativa alla prevenzione dell’uso del sistema finanziario a fini di riciclaggio o finanziamento del terrorismo e che modifica le direttive 2009/138/CE e 2013/36/UE
DIRECTIVE (EU) 2015/849 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 20 May 2015 on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing, amending Regulation (EU) No 648/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Directive 2005/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Directive 2006/70/EC
RICHTLINIE (EU) 2015/849 DES EUROPÄISCHEN PARLAMENTS UND DES RATES vom 20. Mai 2015 zur Verhinderung der Nutzung des Finanzsystems zum Zwecke der Geldwäsche und der Terrorismusfinanzierung, zur Änderung der Verordnung (EU) Nr. 648/2012 des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates und zur Aufhebung der Richtlinie 2005/60/EG des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates und der Richtlinie 2006/70/EG der Kommission
DIRECTIVE (UE) 2015/849 DU PARLEMENT EUROPÉEN ET DU CONSEIL du 20 mai 2015 relative à la prévention de l’utilisation du système financier aux fins du blanchiment de capitaux ou du financement du terrorisme, modifiant le règlement (UE) no 648/2012 du Parlement européen et du Conseil et abrogeant la directive 2005/60/CE du Parlement européen et du Conseil et la directive 2006/70/CE de la Commission
DIRETTIVA (UE) 2015/849 DEL PARLAMENTO EUROPEO E DEL CONSIGLIO del 20 maggio 2015 relativa alla prevenzione dell’uso del sistema finanziario a fini di riciclaggio o finanziamento del terrorismo, che modifica il regolamento (UE) n. 648/2012 del Parlamento europeo e del Consiglio e che abroga la direttiva 2005/60/CE del Parlamento europeo e del Consiglio e la direttiva 2006/70/CE della Commissione
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FCPA – Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Unofficial versions:
Bestechungsbekämpfung und Vorschriften über Geschäftsbücher und Unterlagen nach dem Foreign Corrupt Practices Act – Gesetz zur Bekämpfung internationaler Bestechung
Clausole anticorruzione e per libri e documenti della legge contro la corruzione di funzionari stranieri
Положения Закона о борьбе с практикой коррупции за рубежом, направленные на борьбу с подкупом и касающиеся бухгалтерских книг и отчётности
反海外腐败法的反贿赂与账簿和记录条款
USA Patriot Act. Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. An Act To protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures made pursuant to the securities laws, and for other purposes.
Bank Secrecy Act
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004
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Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018
Financial Services: The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017
Serious Crime Act 2015
Crime and Courts Act 2013
The Bribery Act 2010
The Money Laundering Regulations 2007
The Terrorism Act 2000 and Proceeds of Crime Act 2002(Amendment) Regulations 2007
Terrorism Act 2006
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000
Terrorism Act 2000
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Gesetz über das Aufspüren von Gewinnen aus schweren Straftaten (Geldwäschegesetz – GwG) (GwG)
Money Laundering Act
Strafgesetzbuch
German Criminal Code
Gesetz zur Ergänzung des Terrorismusbekämpfungsgesetzes (Terrorismusbekämpfungsergänzungsgesetz – TBEG)
Gesetz zur Bekämpfung des internationalen Terrorismus (Terrorismusbekämpfungsgesetz – TBG)
Abgabenordnung (AO)
Versicherungsaufsichtsgesetz – VAG
Zahlungsdiensteaufsichtsgesetz – ZAG
Kriegswaffenkontrollgesetz (KrWaffKontrG)
Außenwirtschaftsgesetz
Außenwirtschaftsverordnung
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Decreto legislativo 4 ottobre 2019, n. 125
Modifiche ed integrazioni ai decreti legislativi 25 maggio 2017, n. 90 e n. 92, recanti attuazione della direttiva (UE) 2015/849, nonche' attuazione della direttiva (UE) 2018/843 che modifica la direttiva (UE) 2015/849 relativa alla prevenzione dell'uso del sistema finanziario ai fini di riciclaggio o finanziamento del terrorismo e che modifica le direttive 2009/138/CE e 2013/36/UE.
Decreto legislativo 25 maggio 2017, n. 92
Disposizioni per l'esercizio dell'attivita' di compro oro, in attuazione dell'articolo 15, comma 2, lettera l), della legge 12 agosto 2016, n. 170. (17G00109) (GU Serie Generale n.141 del 20-06-2017)
Decreto legislativo 25 maggio 2017, n. 90
Attuazione della direttiva (UE) 2015/849 relativa alla prevenzione dell’uso del sistema finanziario a scopo di riciclaggio dei proventi di attivita’ criminose e di finanziamento del terrorismo e recante modifica delle direttive 2005/60/CE e 2006/70/CE e attuazione del regolamento (UE) n. 2015/847 riguardante i dati informativi che accompagnano i trasferimenti di fondi e che abroga il regolamento (CE) n. 1781/2006.
Decreto legislativo n. 231 del 21 novembre 2007 (come modificato dalla Legge n. 133 del 6 agosto 2008).
Attuazione della direttiva 2005/60CE concernente la prevenzione dell’utilizzo del sistema finanziario a scopo di riciclaggio dei proventi di attività criminose e di finanziamento del terrorismo nonché della direttiva 2006/70/CE che ne reca misure di esecuzione.
Decreto legislativo n. 109 del 22 giugno 2007.
Misure per prevenire, contrastare e reprimere il finanziamento del terrorismo e l’attività dei Paesi che minacciano la pace e la sicurezza internazionale, in attuazione della direttiva 2005/60/CE.
Legge n. 438 del 15 dicembre 2001.
Disposizioni urgenti per contrastare il terrorismo internazionale.
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Russian Federal Law counteracting legalization of illegal gains (money laundering) and terrorism financing and amendments
Федеральный закон “О противодействии легализации (отмыванию) доходов, полученных преступным путем, и финансированию терроризма”
Federal law as of 7 May 2013 N 79-FZ “On prohibition for particular categories of persons to open and detain accounts(deposits), to save cash and valuables in foreign banks located outside the territory of the Russian Federation, to own and (or) use foreign financial instruments”
Федеральный закон от 7 мая 2013 года № 79-ФЗ «О запрете отдельным категориям лиц открывать и иметь счета (вклады), хранить наличные денежные средства и ценности в иностранных банках, расположенных за пределами территории Российской Федерации, владеть и (или) пользоваться иностранными финансовыми инструментами»
Federal law of 25 December 2008 No.273-FZ “On Preventing Corruption”
Федеральный закон от 25 декабря 2008 года № 273-ФЗ «О противодействии коррупции»
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Anti-Money Laundering Law of the People’s Republic of China
中华人民共和国反洗钱法
The Rules for Anti-money Laundering by Financial Institutions
金融机构反洗钱规定
Administrative Measures for Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing of Payment Institutions
中国人民银行关于印发《支付机构反洗钱和反恐怖融资管理办法》的通知
Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress on Issues concerning Strengthening Anti-Terrorism Work
全国人大常委会关于加强反恐怖工作有关问题的决定
See "Chapter VIII Crimes of Embezzlement and Bribery" - Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China
贪污贿赂罪
See "Section 5 Crimes of Financial Fraud" - Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China
金融诈骗罪
Counterterrorism Law of the People’s Republic of China
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Organized and serious crimes ordinance
有组织及严重罪行条例
Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance
打击洗钱及恐怖分子资金筹集条例
A Guideline issued by the Monetary Authority under section 7(3) of the Banking Ordinance
PREVENTION OF MONEY LAUNDERING
金融管理专员根据《银行业条例》第7(3)条发出的指引
防止清洗黑钱活动
Guideline on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (for Authorized Institutions) (Revised in March 2015)
《打擊洗錢及恐怖分子資金籌集指引》(認可機構適用)(2015年3月修訂版)
Guideline on Exercising Power to Impose Pecuniary Penalty (June 2012)
《行使施加罰款權力指引》(2012年6月)
Guidance Paper on Transaction Screening, Transaction Monitoring and Suspicious Transaction Reporting (December 2013)
交易檢查、交易監察及可疑交易舉報指引文件(2013年12月)
Guidance Paper on Anti-Money Laundering Controls over Tax Evasion (March 2015)
防範逃稅的打擊洗錢管控措施指引文件 (2015年3月)
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FATF – International Standards on Combating Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism & Proliferation – the FATF Recommendations
GAFI – Normes internationales sur la lutte contre le blanchiment de capitaux et le financement du terrorisme et de la prolifération – Les Recommandations du GAFI
International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism – Adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations in resolution 54/109 of 9 December 1999
Convention internationale pour la répression du financement du terrorisme – Nations Unies 1999
United Nations Convention Against Corruption
Council of Europe Criminal Convention on Corruption
Conseil de l’Europe Convention pénale sur la corruption
OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions
Convention sur la lutte contre la corruption d’agents publics étrangers dans les transactions commerciales internationales
G20 Anti-Corruption Action Plan
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Related guidances and papers
Best Practices Paper: The Use of the FATF Recommendations to Combat Corruption
Meilleures pratiques sur l’utilisation des Recommandations du GAFI pour la lutte contre la corruption
FATF Guidance: Politically Exposed Persons (Recommendations 12 and 22)
FATF Guidance: The Implementation of Financial Provisions of United Nations Security Council Resolutions to Counter the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction
FATF Guidance: Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Measures and Financial Inclusion With a Supplement on Customer Due Diligence
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Bank for International Settlements (BIS) – Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. Sound management of risks related to money laundering and financing of terrorism
The World Bank – Using Asset Disclosure for Identifying Politically Exposed Persons
The World Bank and UNODC – StAR (Stolen Asset Recovery Initiative) – Getting the Full Picture on Public Officials: A How-To Guide for Effective Financial Disclosure
The Joint Money Laundering Steering Group (JMLSG) – Guidance on the prevention of money laundering and the financing of terrorism for the UK financial services industry.
Bownet – The identification of beneficial owners in the fight against money laundering
IARM – Identifying and Assessing the Risk of Money Laundering in Europe