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AML and Fraud Guidelines

AML and Fraud Guidelines

Version

1.1

Publication Date

Jun 29, 2024

Classification

Public

These AML and Fraud Guidelines are provisional and subject to change.

1. LFIs' Responsibilities Related to AML / Fraud Prevention

LFIs must follow their established protocols to manage AML / fraud for Open Finance transactions.

  • LFIs should manage AML and fraud for Open Finance initiated transactions in the same manner as they do for other transactions

  • LFIs should develop real-time fraud / AML capabilities for all transactions, if they don’t have them, including those initiated by TPPs

  • There is no need to develop additional Open Finance-specific procedures

  • LFIs should seek to utilize and analyze risk indicators provided by TPPs

1.1 AML / Fraud Monitoring and Prevention

Including:

  • Monitoring transactions for risk indicators

  • Utilizing risk indicators from TPPs

  • Educating customers on fraud prevention

1.2 AML / Fraud Detection Process

Including:

  • Identifying suspicious transactions

  • Verifying activities, including step up authentication

  • Collecting supporting documentation

1.3 AML / Fraud Response

Including:

  • Conducting investigations

  • Deciding on resolution option

  • Reporting to authorities

2. TPPs' Responsibilities Related to AML / Fraud Prevention

TPPs must follow robust authentication processes and report risky activities to manage AML/Fraud

2.1 Customer Authentication

  • Ensure robust customer authentication in compliance with Open Finance standards for services where TPP is responsible for authentication (e.g., delegated SCA)

  • Prevent Fraud, via TPP App access, by making it secure and employing MFA / biometric access

2.2 Suspicious Transactions Monitoring

  • Monitor transactions and identify potential Fraud risks

  • Report any suspicious activities via the AML GO portal of CBUAE

2.3 Risk Indicators

  • Accurately populate risk indicators defined in the Open Finance Standards to be provided to LFIs

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