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CBUAE Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Illegal Organizations Guidance for Licensed Financial Institutions on Risks Related to Proliferation Finance

Status

In force

Issuing Authority

Central Bank

Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

Official Link

https://

 

October, 2025.

Contents
1. Introduction4
1.1. Purpose4

5. Export Controls ... 39 5.1. General ... 39 5.2. Dual-Use or Controlled Goods ... 39 Annex 1. Select PF Threats Relevant to LFIs ... 41 Annex 2. FATF PF Typologies ... 44 Annex 3. EOCN PF Risk Indicators ... 46 Customer Risk Indicators ... 46 Transactional Risk Indicators ... 47 Maritime Sector Risk Indicators ... 48 Trade Finance-Related Risk Indicators ... 48 Annex 4. FATF Potential Indicators of Sanctions Evasion Activity (Mentioned in Third-Party Reports) ... 50 Annex 5. EOCN PF Sanctions Evasion Red Flags and Typologies ... 51 Annex 6. PF-Related Reasons for Reporting ... 52 Annex 7: Synopsis of the Guidance ... 53

1. Introduction

The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (“WMD”) poses a significant threat to global security and stability, as it is regarded not only as a matter of national security for individual countries, but also as a threat to international peace and prosperity. Over th...