AML/CFT Publications
 
Title URL Description
Guidance on the Implementation of an Effective Sanctions Compliance Programme
Guidance on the Implementation of an Effective Sanctions Compliance Programme.
Guidance on the Implementation of an effective STR/SAR Reporting programme
 
This document provides comprehensive guidance for firms operating within the Qatar Financial Centre on developing and implementing an effective Suspicious Transaction Reporting (STR) and Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) programme. 
 
QFIU Instructions on Implementing Suspicious Transactions Reporting Requirements
QFIU’s guidance to all reporting entities – instructions on implementing suspicious transaction reporting requirements.  
 
 
Guidance on completing the Q27 AML/CFT Return for Authorised Firms
Guidance for Authorised Firms on completing the Form Q27. 
 
Guidance on completing the Q27 AML/CFT Return for DNFBPs
Guidance for DNFBPs on completing the Form Q27.
 
Guidance on the effective implementation of Targeted Financial Sanctions Guide
This document provides guidance to firms on appropriate Policies, Procedures, Systems and Controls (PPSC) to screen their customers and their transactions against Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS).
Guidance for the AML/CFT Independent Review Report Guide
Every two years, firms must submit an Independent Review Report (IRR) to the QFCRA. This document provides guidance to firms and the Independent Reviewer on matters to be covered in the IRR.
Guidance on Beneficial Ownership of Legal Persons and Legal Arrangements Guide This guidance indicates good industry practice through a proportionate, risk-based approach to beneficial ownership matters and assists firms to design and implement the necessary systems and controls.
Guidance on Correspondent Banking Services Guide This document provides guidance to firms on general principles and best practice in relation to correspondent banking services.
Guidance on Customer Due Diligence Guide
This document provides practical guidance to firms on customer due diligence to assist with day-to-day compliance challenges and to provide examples of international best practice.
Guidance on the Risk Based Approach Guide
This guidance indicates good industry practice in AML/CFT procedures through a proportionate, risk-based approach. A risk-based approach can effectively mitigate the risks of your firm being used in connection with money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
Guidance for Financial Institutions and DNFBPs on the Management of COVID-19 risks Guide
This guidance addresses the main vulnerabilities that have been observed around the world regarding COVID-19, and the risk-based mitigation strategies that firms should employ.
Guidance for Financial Institutions and DNFBPs on Countering Proliferation Financing Guide This guidance covers proliferation financing threats, vulnerabilities, and risks, and highlights the relevant requirements for firms.
Annual MLRO Report Guide Guide The Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) is required to report to its senior management with an assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of the firm’s AML/CFT policies, procedures, systems and controls in preventing money laundering and terrorism financing for each calendar year ending 31 December. This template report assists MLROs in their reporting obligation. The completed report should be submitted to the QFCRA by 28 February of the following year.