Summary
This document is a guide on the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations as established by the Central Bank of Suriname. It outlines the rights and obligations of both legal and natural persons in preventing and detecting money laundering and terrorist financing. The document details the necessary identity verification requirements, including specific attributes such as name, address, telephone number, date of birth, and nationality that are required for identifying individuals. It also describes compliant Customer Due Diligence (CDD) methods, including the use of independent sourced documents and real-time video verification. Additionally, the document discusses the importance of Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) measures for Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and the reliance on external services for due diligence processes. Record retention requirements are also specified, emphasizing the need to maintain data for a minimum of seven years to comply with AML and KYC obligations.
