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UAE Banks Address Money Laundering Risks Amid Enhanced Financial Crime Controls

by Giezel Garcia
07/24/2024
in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Compliance

Despite significant improvements in anti-money laundering (AML) procedures, UAE banks continue to face risks related to financial crimes, including money laundering.

In February 2024, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) removed the UAE from its gray list, signaling the country’s progress in strengthening its AML and combating the financing of terrorism frameworks. The improvements highlighted by FATF included an increase in money laundering prosecutions.

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The UAE Central Bank has also shortened the timeframe for submitting suspicious activity reports to 35 working days, down from the previous 90-day limit, bringing it closer to the 30-day period enforced in the United States. Banks such as First Abu Dhabi Bank and Emirates NBD have also ramped up in-house AML training as part of their enhanced compliance measures.

Despite these efforts, FATF’s decision to remove the UAE from the gray list has sparked some skepticism. Transparency International raised concerns that UAE authorities have not sufficiently investigated assets tied to individuals accused of money laundering by other jurisdictions. Investigations, including those by nonprofit organizations like C4ADS and the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), have drawn attention to the involvement of alleged criminals in Dubai’s property market.

Andrew Cunningham, managing director of Darien Analytics, emphasized that while UAE banks have made substantial investments in strengthening their anti-financial crime measures, AML non-compliance remains a significant risk. Cunningham also pointed to Dubai’s reputation as a hotspot for illicit financial activities, which can complicate enforcement efforts.

At the end of 2023, UAE banks collectively held assets totaling around $1.11 trillion. Despite the financial sector’s efforts to improve AML processes, experts suggest that non-bank institutions, including real estate agents and lawyers, may represent a weaker link in the financial crime chain.

Cunningham noted that illicit money flows are often funneled through real estate transactions, which remain less scrutinized compared to direct banking transactions. According to real estate firm DXB Interact, in 2023, cash transactions made up a significant portion of property sales in Dubai, raising further concerns.

FATF’s decision to remove the UAE from the gray list was based on reported improvements, including increased mutual legal assistance requests and the allocation of more resources to financial intelligence units. However, FATF acknowledged the need for the UAE to continue improving its AML and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) frameworks to maintain progress.

While Transparency International has called for more robust efforts, particularly in addressing gaps in the UAE’s beneficial ownership rules, FATF emphasized that the country had made significant strides in its AML framework.

Further clarity is expected on some issues, particularly with regard to the role of intermediaries, such as real estate agents and trust service providers, in facilitating illicit financial activities.

As UAE banks continue to invest in enhancing their AML capabilities, they also face growing scrutiny over how effectively they can mitigate the risks posed by illicit financial flows into the country.

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