Aktualisierte Sanktionsmeldung: Moldau

What Changed

• - Updated Sanctions List: The WBF amended the Annex to include additional natural or legal persons, organizations, or entities subject to financial sanctions, effective immediately upon publication.
• Financial Sanctions Reinforced: Mandatory asset freezes (sperre von Vermögenswerten), prohibitions on making funds or economic resources available (Bereitstellungsverbote), and reporting requirements to SECO for frozen assets remain core, mirroring E
• No Change to Core Ordinance: The underlying Ordinance from June 28, 2023, is unchanged, but the Annex expansion triggers re-screening of existing relationships.

Suggested Considerations

• Screen Client Base: Immediately rescreen all existing and prospective clients, relationships, and transactions against the updated SECO/FINMA Moldova sanctions list via MyFINMA portal.
• Freeze and Report Assets: Block all funds/economic resources of newly listed parties without delay; report details (e.g., account info, asset values) to SECO promptly.
• AML Due Diligence: Conduct enhanced checks under Art. 6 GwG; if suspicions persist post-SECO report, file suspicious activity report (SAR) with MROS under Art. 9 GwG.
• Internal Controls: Update screening tools, train staff, and document compliance to mitigate enforcement risk from FINMA.
• Monitor Ongoing: Subscribe to FINMA MyFINMA alerts and SECO updates for further Annex changes.

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Who is Affected