CBUAE issues new guidance on financial institutions' implementation of targeted financial sanctions
The Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE) has issued updated guidance on how financial institutions must implement targeted financial sanctions regimes. The directive applies to all UAE banks, money changers, and other regulated financial entities operating under CBUAE supervision.
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- Applies to
- Financial services · UAE
- What to do
- Review and update your sanctions compliance framework, screening procedures, and reporting mechanisms to align with CBUAE's new guidance. Consult the full directive on the CBUAE website for implementation requirements.
Source
“The Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE) has issued updated guidance on how financial institutions must implement targeted financial sanctions regimes. The directive applies to all UAE banks, money changers, and other regulated financial entities operating under CBUAE supervision. Financial institutions must review their sanctions compliance frameworks and reporti…”
— Central Bank of UAE, 10 Jun 2026
Source: Central Bank of UAE — official 10 Jun 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Central Bank of UAE →
Quick answers
What do I need to do?
Review and update your sanctions compliance framework, screening procedures, and reporting mechanisms to align with CBUAE's new guidance. Consult the full directive on the CBUAE website for implementation requirements.
Who issued this?
Central Bank of UAE (UAE).
When was it announced?
10 Jun 2026.
Where can I read the original?
Read the original at Central Bank of UAE: https://www.centralbank.ae/en/news-and-publications/news-and-insights/press-release/cbuae-issues-new-guidance-on-financial-institutions-implementation-of-targeted-financial-sanctions/
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