Amendments to the Regulations of the Federal Law on the Prevention and Identification of Transactions Involving Funds of Illicit Origin

The amendments introduce relevant adjustments regarding customer and user identification, beneficial ownership, and reporting procedures before the authorities. Key changes include the incorporation of new due diligence obligations, more detailed criteria for the integration of identification files, and updated thresholds applicable to various vulnerable activities.

Additionally, the supervisory powers of the authorities are strengthened, and the use of technological tools for compliance with anti-money laundering obligations is encouraged. These changes require obligated parties to review and, where appropriate, update their compliance programs to ensure alignment with the new regulatory framework.

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