Notices
Notice 314 Prevention of Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism – Life Insurers
Requirements for direct life insurers to exercise due diligence and conduct their business with high ethical standards, to guard against money laundering and terrorism financing.
Issued pursuant to:
This notice applies to all direct life insurers in relation to their life policies.
It sets out:
- Requirements on money laundering and terrorism financing risk assessment and mitigation measures.
- Customer due diligence (CDD) measures required before and after establishing business relations with any customer.
- Requirements regarding reliance on third parties, record keeping, access to personal data, and reporting of suspicious transactions to the authorities.
- Required procedures and controls for internal policies, compliance, audit and training.
Amendment Notes
- 01 Mar 2022
- Notice 314 (Amendment) 2022 (275.6 KB) takes effect from 01 Mar 2022.
- 28 Jun 2021
- Notice 314 (Amendment) 2021 (441.9 KB) takes effect from 1 July 2021.
- 30 Nov 2015
- Notice 314 (Amendment) 2015 (33.7 KB) takes effect.
- 24 Apr 2015
- Notice 314 dated 24 Apr 2015 (224.5 KB) [Cancelled with effect from 30 Nov 2015]
- 01 Jul 2014
- Notice 314 (Amendment) 2014 (73.7 KB) takes effect. Notice 314 last revised on 1 July 2014 (197.8 KB).
- 23 Jan 2013
- Notice 314 (Amendment) 2013 (122.9 KB) takes effect. Notice 314 last revised on 23 January 2013 (215.8 KB).
- 02 Dec 2009
- Notice 314 (Amendment) 2009 (11.7 KB) takes effect. Notice 314 last revised on 2 December 2009 (87.5 KB).
- 02 Jul 2007
- Notice 314 dated 2 Jul 2007 (41.6 KB) takes effect.
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FAQ on MAS Guidelines on Prevention of Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism - Direct General Insurance Business, Reinsurance Business, and Direct Life Insurance Business (Accident & Health Policies)
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Guidelines to MAS Notice 314 Notice on Prevention of Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism – Life Insurers
Guidelines for direct life insurers on the requirements in MAS Notice 314 on Prevention of Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism, in relation to their life policies.
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Direct Life Insurers - Guidance on AML/CFT Controls
Guidance to direct life insurers on strengthening their controls for preventing money laundering and terrorism financing. The observations were drawn from MAS’ review of the AML/CFT practices of insurers.
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Consultation Paper on Proposed Amendments to the Monetary Authority of Singapore Notices to Financial Institutions on Prevention of Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism
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- Consultation number:
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- Start date:
- 15 July 2014
- Closing date:
- 14 August 2014
- MAS response date:
- 24 April 2015
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