Statistical Bulletin – 3rd and 4th Quarter 2014

The graphs below provide important statistics on the monthly incorporation and registration activities of the Financial Services Registry.

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CFATF – SKN – follow-up report December, 2014

The third round Mutual Evaluation Report of St. Kitts and Nevis was adopted by the CFATF Council of Ministers in May 2009, in Trinidad and Tobago. Since St. Kitts and Nevis had thirteen of the sixteen Core and Key rated PC/NC, St. Kitts and Nevis was placed in the pool of countries that would be subject…

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Syrian Regime Officials

The United States is committed to increasing pressure on and isolating the Asad regime and its supporters until it finally recognizes that the best resolution to this conflict is a negotiated political transition according to the terms of the Geneva Communique. 

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Proposed New Fees for 2015

Kindly review the Proposed New Fees for 2015.

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Sanctions Actions Targeting Syrian Official Responsible for Human Rights Abuses

The United States is committed to increasing pressure on and isolating the Asad regime and its supporters until it finally recognizes that the best resolution to this conflict is a negotiated political solution that meets the aspirations of the Syrian people. 

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November 2014 Newsletter – Assessing Risk in Business Relationships

Regulated entities should assess the risk of doing business both prior to and throughout the duration of every business relationship. Assessing risk should not be a ‘one-size fit all’ operation but each regulated entity should incorporate most of the following factors when assessing risk to their…

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OFAC guidance -Sanctions against Iran posted: November 26, 2014

On November 24, 2013, the United States and its partners in the P5 + 1 (China, France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, coordinated by the European Union’s High Representative) reached an initial understanding with Iran, outlined in a Joint Plan of Action (JPOA), that…

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Policy note re: APOSTILLES documents for filing

Kindly note that effective January 01, 2015, the following policy will be applicable to all concerned re: APOSTILLES documents for filing.

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October 2014 Newsletter – Good Auditing Principles and Characteristics

In accordance with section 35 of the Financial Services Regulatory Commission Act 2009, (FSRC Act), all regulated entities are obligated to annually appoint an auditor with an accreditation of Chartered Public Accountant or Association of Certified Chartered Accountant, satisfactory to the Commissio…

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Revocation Advisory for Leroy V. Matthew

The Nevis Financial Services Regulation and Supervision Department hereby advises that the licence for Leroy V. Matthew to act as a Registered Agent has been revoked.

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September 2014 Newsletter – High Risk Factors in AML/CFT

Regulated businesses are to develop and implement monitoring processes for detecting and reporting suspicious activities with emphasis on high-risk countries. Policies and procedures should focus on combating money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism which would provide the foundation…

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Revocation Advisory for Administrative Trust Services Limited

The Nevis Financial Services Regulation and Supervision Department hereby advises that the licence of Administrative Trust Services Limited to act as a Registered Agent has been revoked.

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