Armenia

New Documents

Armenian Financial Regulator Updates Iraq Sanctions List

The Central Bank of Armenia announced updates to sanctions list with respect to individuals and entities associated with Iraq.

January 5, 2021

Central Bank of Armenia Holds Online Training Program for AML/CTF Compliance

The Central Bank of Armenia issued a press release highlighting the Financial Monitoring Centre’s organization of an online training program for internal compliance monitoring employees of banks on money laundering and related topics.

January 5, 2021

Central Bank of Armenia Publishes Terrorism Designations List

January 5, 2021

Central Bank of Armenia Amends Iraq Sanctions List

January 5, 2021

Central Bank of Armenia Announces DRC Sanctions Updates

December 3, 2020

News

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Irish lender de-risks cryptocurrency firm over regulatory concerns, EU advances plans for single AML supervisor, and more, in the weekly roundup.

May 8, 2020

Weekly Roundup: Indian Islamist Accused of Laundering After Violating COVID-19 Restrictions, EY Compliance Whistleblower Wins Damages, and More

Draft bill would impose AML rules on U.S. attorneys and accountants, COVID-19 pandemic exposes lenders to fraud, and more, in the weekly roundup.

April 17, 2020

Midweek Roundup: US Lawmakers Pitch New Beneficial Ownership Bill, Swedish Lender Assesses Ties to Danske Bank, and More

February 21, 2019

Weekly Roundup: SARs on Elder Abuse Fraud Reach Record High, New Leaks Website Plans Disclosures on Russian Bankers and Politicians, and More

January 25, 2019

Weekly Roundup: US Senate Endorses Lifting Sanctions Against 3 Russian Firms, Malaysia Wants $7.5 Billion from Goldman Sachs, and More

January 18, 2019

Enforcement Actions

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Key Documents

Armenia Revises AML/CTF Legislation

June 21, 2008

Armenia's Central Bank Updates Minimal AML/CTF Requirements

July 24, 2012

Armenian Regulator Issues Guidance on AML Risk-Based Approach

November 25, 2008

Armenian Regulator Provides Guidance to Help Identify Suspicious Transactions

September 3, 2008

Armenian Regulator Approves Rule on Cross-Border Transportation of Currency

August 8, 2005

Armenian Central Bank Approves Form for Declaration of Beneficial Owner

February 4, 2009

Important Facts

  • The U.S. State Department labels Armenia as a major money laundering jurisdiction. It is located on a trade route between narcotics source countries and European and Russian markets. Corruption, smuggling, the real estate sector, significant inflows of remittances from other countries, the shadow economy and the widespread use of cash are major money laundering vulnerabilities.  Some money laundering investigations have been hindered by bank secrecy laws that require investigators to indict a suspect before obtaining banking records. Armenia has know-your-customer requirements and suspicious transaction requirements. In addition, it maintains enhanced due diligence rules for politically exposed persons.
-Source: 2020 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR)

Rankings

FATF i | 2013 Methodology

Technical Effectiveness
Compliant : 19 High : 0
Largely Compliant : 18 Substantial : 6
Partially Compliant : 3 Moderate : 3
Non-Compliant : 0 Low : 2

Armenia's technical compliance was re-rated in a follow-up report on Sept. 7, 2018.

BASEL i

Rank : 79/141
Score : 5/10

TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL i

Rank : 77/180
Score : 42/100

Tax Justice Network i

Rank : N/A
Score : N/A