Statistical Bulletin – 1st and 2nd Quarter 2017
The graphs below provide important statistics on the monthly incorporation and registration activities of the Financial Services Registry.
Read MoreJune 2017 Newsletter – Guidelines for Independent Internal AML/CFT Audit
One of the areas assessed by the FSRC – Nevis Branch during an onsite inspection is whether or not a regulated entity has performed an independent internal audit (“audit”) to test and validate activities to mitigate against money laundering/financing of terrorism risks. This is done to determine…
Read MoreStatement on La Providence LLC / La Providence Ltd
The Financial Services Regulatory Commission (FSRC) – Nevis Branch also referred to as the Nevis Financial Services (Regulation and Supervision) Department issues this statement in light of the recent circulation of documents on the internet purporting to show that the French Presidential candidate,…
Read MoreMay 2017 Newsletter – Fitness & Propriety
The information herein is provided to assist regulated entities in applying the fit and proper test to relevant persons. A relevant person is defined in the AMLR as a person carrying on relevant business. Relevant business is defined as engaging by way of business in one or more of the businesses…
Read MoreApril 2017 Newsletter – Beneficial Ownership
The information herein is provided to assist regulated entities in meeting the requirement to perform customer due diligence on beneficial owners or controllers of entities.
Read MoreUS International Narcotics Control Strategy Report 2017
Find attached extracted pages from the US International Narcotics Control Strategy Report 2017 to highlight several areas in the report in relation to St. Kitts and Nevis, in particular the island of Nevis. You will see that the penultimate paragraph delivers an attack on Nevis with allegations that…
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2017 Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Awareness Seminar and Training Workshop
The Nevis Financial Services (Regulation and Supervision) Department (NFSD) held its 12th Annual Anti-Money Laundering/Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Awareness Seminar and Training Workshop on 6th and 7th March 2017 at the Four Seasons Resort Nevis.
Read MoreMarch 2017 Newsletter – Recap of 2017 AML/CFT Awareness Seminar & TrainingWorkshop
The Nevis Financial Services (Regulation and Supervision) Department held its 12th Annual Anti-Money Laundering/Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Awareness Seminar and Training Workshop on March 06 and 07, 2017 at the Four Seasons Resort Nevis. The Workshop was held under the theme, “Increasing…
Read MoreCFATF Public Statement- Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
On the 9th day of November, 2016, the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) issued a Public Statement which highlighted the progress made by Haiti in establishing is AML/CFT regime. Haiti was encouraged to continue its reform process in addressing the remaining deficiencies.
Read MoreFebruary 2017 Newsletter – Global Forum & CFATF part2
The Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) held its XLIV Plenary and Working Groups Meeting in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands during the period November 6-10, 2016.
Read More2017 Renewal of Money Services Business Licence
Please fond the attached form which is required to be submitted for the renewal of the annual licences in accordance with the Money Services Business Act Cap 21.21 (MSB Act).
Read MoreJanuary 2017 Newsletter – Global Forum & CFATF part1
This Month’s Newsletter outlines the progress to date that the Federation of St. Kitts-Nevis has made towards the implementation of the Common Reporting Standard (CRS).
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