Governor of the Central Bank: Strict measures will be taken against violators in the fight against money laundering.
🔹 Emphasizing the need for a strict fight against money laundering violations within the banking sector, the Governor of the Central Bank said: "Banks must not neglect their responsibilities and duties in this area. The central bank is determined to increase the supervisory and disciplinary measures in such cases."
🔹During a meeting with the CEOs of the banks, Abdulnaser Hamati referred to the report detailing violations of money laundering and cases of market disruption in the foreign exchange and gold markets. He noted that the scope of the identified violations is significant, with many occurring in bank branches. As a result, anti-money laundering units must act proactively and continuously, and not just act as administrative bodies. 🔹 These units must diligently and actively fulfill their duties, while the CEOs of the banks must exercise consistent and effective supervision over the branches' compliance with the relevant regulations.
🔹 The central bank continuously monitors money laundering activity within the banking network and will impose supervisory and disciplinary actions on banks that do not meet their legal obligations.
The resolution of independent claims of importers of basic products is under the authority of government agencies.
🔹 Regarding the alleged claims of importers of basic products from previous years, he clarified that determining the validity of these claims and securing the necessary funds is the responsibility of the government authorities and the government itself; The central bank does not carry such an obligation. However, resolving this issue remains a priority for the government.
Emphasis on liquidity control and channeling the bank's resources towards production 🔹 At the conclusion of the meeting, the Governor of the Central Bank praised the banks for their cooperation in curbing excessive liquidity growth and emphasized the importance of continuous efforts to maintain economic stability. He urged bank managers to adhere to regulations while directing financial resources to production, business and real household needs, while avoiding engaging in activities beyond their legal scope.