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Introduction and Summary
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¶1. The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task
Force (MENAFATF) held a plenary session (MENAFATF IX), and
working group meetings from May 17-21, 2009 at the Crowne
Plaza Hotel in Manama, Bahrain. Treasury Deputy Assistant
Secretary for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes Daniel
Glaser headed the U.S. interagency delegation. The
delegation included representatives of the Departments of the
Treasury, State, and Justice.
¶2. During this Plenary, the MENAFATF adopted the mutual
evaluation reports (MERs) of Egypt and Jordan and the
follow-up reports of Mauritania, Bahrain, and Syria; adopted
the budget for 2010; approved the proposal to establish a
special account for training; approved the schedule for
MENAFATF country mutual evaluations; approved the proposal to
train assessors; agreed to discuss the automatic publication
of mutual evaluation reports in the next Plenary; adopted the
Technical Assistance and Typologies Working Group Reports,
approved the MENAFATF Private Sector Dialogue (PSD)
mechanism; approved the proposal to hold a Ministerial-level
meeting; adopted the report on cooperation with the Council
of Arab Interior Ministers; and, discussed training seminars
and workshops to include enhancing the roe of FIUs in the
MENA region and holding a jointFATF-MENAFATF Plenary. (End
introduction and sumary.)
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Mutual Evaluaion Reports
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¶3. Mutul Evaluation of Egypt: The Plenary discussed and
dopted the World Bank (WB)-drafted MER of Egypt. he
evaluation was conducted using the FATF 2004 ethodology and
summarizes the AML/CFT measures i place in Egypt at the time
of the on-site visit(October 2008). Egypt received a rating
of eithe compliant (C) or largely compliant (LC) on 25 out
of 49 Recommendations and received ratings of eiher
partially compliant (PC) or non-compliant (N) on 23 of the
Recommendations.
¶4. During thePlenary discussions, Egypt argued for upgrades
on
-- Recommendations 2 (LC), 3 (PC -> LC), and 1 (PC): With
regards to Recommendation 2, Egypt agued for an upgrade
stating that its law in factallows for the prosecution of
legal persons. Wih regards to Recommendation 3, Egypt
argued that ts law allows for confiscation if a person gets
riminally prosecuted and presented examples to demonstrate
effectiveness of the system. While the WB team agreed that
Egypt's general framework is strong, the team argued that the
number of cases tat go to court for prosecution is
disproportionae with the number of cases where funds and
otheritems are confiscated. The WB stated that it gave
Egypt a PC on Recommendation 3 based on the factthat the
framework is not fully tested for effectveness. Egypt
argued that it did not think effetiveness could be assessed
iven that the law had only been in effect for about a year
prior to the mutual evaluation on-site visit. The MENAFATF
Plenary supported an upgrade from PC to LC on Recommendation
¶3. Recommendations 2 and 17 were not upgraded.
-- Special Recommendation IX (PC): Egypt argued that Article
12 of its AML law stipulates that travelers need to disclose
and declare currency or other monetary instruments if they
are carrying USD 10,000 or more. Egypt explained that should
travelers fail to declare currency, customs authorities have
the ability to seize currency and monetary instruments, in
particular if they suspect money laundering or terrorist
financing. The WB team responded by noting that its
assessment was based on three issues of concern: 1) the
declaration/disclosure system is intermittently implemented;
2) there is no evidence of suspicious declaration forms
reporting from customs to the Egyptian FIU; and, 3) there is
a lack of proper safeguards. The Plenary supported the
assessment team and Egypt did not receive an upgrade on this
recommendation.
-- Recommendation 39 (LC -> C): Egypt argued for an upgrade
on Recommendation 39, stating that it has the legal basis for
extradition of nationals and that it is outlined in the
Egyptian constitution. The WB team stated that the basis for
MANAMA 00000371 002.2 OF 005
its grade was based on the fact that the team found that no
citizen could be deported or prevented from returning to
Egypt and that there is a low number of extradition cases
related to money laundering and terrorist financing despite a
high number of cases involving other crimes. Egypt presented
a table indicating a clear legal basis for extradition of
nationals and the WB team indicated that given the
information put forth in the table, it was comfortable with
an upgrade. The Plenary agreed to upgrade Egypt on
Recommendation 39 from LC to C.
-- Recommendations 5 (PC), 6 (PC), 7 (PC), 8 (LC), 11 (PC),
and SR VII (PC) and Recommendations 15 (PC), 23 (PC), 28
(LC), and 29 (PC): Egypt received grades on these
recommendations based on the finding by the WB team that
there are key weaknesses regarding enforceable implementing
regulations for three institutions, Arab International Bank
(AIB), Nasser Social Bank (NSB), and Central Bank of Egypt as
a financial institution, which carry out banking activities
although they are not supervised by the Central Bank of
Egypt. These weaknesses are compounded by the fact that the
FIU cannot enforce any obligatory measures over these three
institutions. Egypt argued for upgrades on these
recommendations stating that their requirements for customer
due diligence apply generally to these banks and that there
are punitive measures for noncompliance. Egypt also argued
that because of these punitive measures, the FIU does indeed
have supervisory authority over these institutions. The WB
team explained that these financial institutions pose risk
for financial crime and offered examples such as the fact
that AIB advertises its bank secrecy, NSB offers no
information on its balance sheets, and the Central Bank
offers banking services to the Egyptian government lending it
vulnerable to corruption. In addition, the team found no
legal basis and a lack of effectiveness for requirements
related to customer due diligence, PEPs, correspondent
banking, new technologies, and unusual transactions. The
MENAFATF Plenary supported the assessment team and Egypt did
not receive an upgrade on these recommendations.
-- Recommendation 18 (PC -> LC): Egypt argued for an upgrade
on Recommendation 18 stating that its law states that
financial institutions are prohibited from having
correspondent relationships with shell banks and that the
three institutions mentioned above also follow this law and
are subject to sanctions for noncompliance. The WB team
explained that it did not find that the three banks are
regulated on this issue and highlighted that these
institutions have extensive correspondent bank relationships.
Although the team is unsure of whether these relationships
include shell banks, the team stated that it could not find a
legal framework or enforceable regulations preventing the
institutions from developing these relationships. The
Plenary supported Egypt for an upgrade from PC to LC on this
recommendation.
-- Recommendation 1 (LC): The IMF, in conjunction with the
United States and the FATF, raised a concern with the team's
assessment of Egypt's compliance with Recommendation 1. The
IMF explained that Egypt's definition of the money laundering
offense is not in line with the Palermo and Vienna
conventions because the definition of money laundering crime
in Egypt's law requires the purpose of concealment or
disguise. The IMF explained that this requirement narrows
the scope of money laundering offense and could contribute to
low effectiveness. This presents a significant shortfall in
Egypt's implementation of Recommendation 1 and the IMF
recommended that at the least, the WB identify this problem
and note it in the report, to which the WB team agreed. The
WB team highlighted this deficiency and explained that if the
text of the report is amended, it would have an effect on the
rating. The Plenary chose not to downgrade Egypt on this
recommendation and to leave the grade as it is.
¶5. Mutual Evaluation of Jordan: The Plenary discussed and
adopted the MENAFATF-drafted MER of Jordan. The evaluation
was conducted using the FATF 2004 Methodology and summarizes
the AML/CFT measures in place in Jordan at the time of the
on-site visit (July 6 ) 17, 2008). Jordan did not receive a
favorable assessment overall. Jordan received a rating of
either compliant (C) or largely compliant (LC) on just 12 out
of 49 Recommendations and received ratings of either
partially compliant (PC) or non-compliant (NC) on 36 of the
Recommendations.
¶6. During the Plenary discussions, Jordan argued for upgrades
MANAMA 00000371 003.2 OF 005
on:
-- Recommendations 5 (PC), 10 (PC -> LC), 13 (PC): Jordan
argued that its laws and authorities regarding anonymous
accounts and customer identification measures are imposed by
secondary legislation and not other enforceable means, as
assessed by the team. Jordan's argument for supporting this
statement is that its AML law gives authority to the Central
Bank of Jordan to pass provisions and regulations related to
AML/CFT controls and procedures. FATF's standard for these
Recommendations 5, 10, and 13 requires that regulations
regarding anonymous accounts, customer identification
measures, record keeping, and suspicious transaction
reporting be mandated by secondary legislation. While the
MENAFATF team agreed that the Central Bank of Jordan is fully
authorized to create measures, supervise institutions and
sanction them, the regulations are neither mandatory nor
enforceable, rendering them as other enforceable means rather
than secondary legislation. The MENAFATF team also noted
that regardless of the regulations falling under secondary
legislation or other enforceable means, there are other
significant shortcomings. The FATF representative explained
that the methodology does define the distinction between
primary/secondary legislation and other enforceable means.
Both the FATF and the United States recommended that the
procedure for obtaining the grades must follow the current
methodology. The Plenary agreed to upgrade Jordan from PC to
LC on Recommendation 10 because fewer deficiencies were found
in Recommendation 10 than Recommendations 5 and 13. Jordan
did not receive an upgrade on Recommendations 5 and 13.
-- Recommendation 1 (PC): Jordan argued that the reason the
conviction for the predicate money laundering offense is
required to prove that funds are illicit is in order to
clarify a course of action for Jordan's law enforcement
agencies. The MENAFATF team stated that this policy is not
in line with the FATF standard and in addition, the money
laundering crimes punishable by law neglect many categories
of offenses, which should be considered predicate offenses
for money laundering crime according to the methodology. The
MENAFATF Plenary supported the assessment team and Jordan did
not receive an upgrade on this recommendation.
-- Recommendation 25 (NC): Jordan argued its feedback
mechanism is apparent by its electronic SAR system. Jordan
explained that upon receiving a SAR, an automatic response is
sent to the sender confirming receipt. The MENAFATF team
explained that his form of feedback is not related to AML/CFT
and that additionally, supervisory bodies in Jordan do not
provide any guidance to financial institutions in this
regard. The MENAFATF Plenary supported the assessment team
and Jordan did not receive an upgrade on this recommendation.
-- Recommendation 26 (PC): Jordan argued that its FIU does
not fall under the auspices of the Central Bank ) the
Central Bank only allocates a budget for the FIU ) and the
FIU has its independent bylaws. The MENAFATF team explained
that during the on-site visit, the FIU could not state that
it was entirely autonomous. The team also highlighted that
regardless of this deficiency, the FIU's competence is
limited to money laundering and does not include terrorist
financing, and the FIU has insufficient financial, human, and
technical resources. The MENAFATF Plenary supported the
assessment team and Jordan did not receive an upgrade on this
recommendation.
-- Recommendations 27 (PC) and 36 (PC): Jordan argued that if
the public prosecutor in Jordan receives an international
request for information, the public prosecutor replies with
information immediately. The MENAFATF team explained that
the grades were based on the lack of effectiveness of law
enforcement agencies in Jordan and on the fact that the
authorities of the public prosecutor are ambiguous and that
the prosecutor does not seem autonomous or unbiased. The
MENAFATF Plenary supported the assessment team and Jordan did
not receive an upgrade on this recommendation.
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Follow-up Reports
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¶7. Follow-up Report of Mauritania: The MENAFATF Secretariat
explained that major gaps remain in Mauritania's AML/CFT
regime since its ME in 2005, including: remaining
deficiencies in Mauritania's implementation of its AML law;
no guidance or clarification to sectors with regards to
MANAMA 00000371 004.2 OF 005
customer due diligence; DNFBPs largely not covered under
AML/CFT regulations; no proper implementation of suspicious
activity reporting; and, an FIU has not been established.
Mauritania has tried to work on some aspects of its regime by
working on legislation to create an FIU and having Central
Bank examiners conduct on-site visits to financial
institutions. Given the remaining deficiencies, it was
decided that Mauritania would remain in the follow-up process
and submit a report again in November 2009.
¶8. Mauritania explained that it criminalized money laundering
and is working to criminalize terrorist financing.
Mauritania also explained that it has worked on explaining
due diligence and customer identification procedure
requirements to financial institutions and has established a
database to store SARs, among a few other enhancements.
Given the country's work-in-progress, Mauritania requested a
delay of two years to submit another report. The Plenary
supported the Secretariat's assessment and agreed that
Mauritania should submit a report again in November 2009.
The report was adopted.
¶9. Follow-up Report of Bahrain: The MENAFATF Secretariat
explained that Bahrain has addressed many deficiencies
identified in its ME. For example, Bahrain has criminalized
terrorist financing and the act of terrorism finance. It has
also amended its money laundering law to uphold the
definition and scope of the FATF standard and established a
declaration/disclosure mechanism for cross-border currency
and monetary instruments. Given deficiencies that remain and
the legislation needed to address those shortfalls, the
MENAFATF Secretariat recommended Bahrain remain in the
follow-up process and submit a report again in the fall of
¶2010. The Plenary agreed with the Secretariat's
recommendation. The report was adopted.
¶10. Follow-up report of Syria: The MENAFATF Secretariat
highlighted Syria's improvements in its AML/CFT regime
including passing legislation that covers the banking and
insurance sectors under its AML/CFT laws. For items in
progress, the Secretariat noted that Syria has drafted
legislation to monitor and regulate moneychangers and is
working to implement a mechanism for disclosure and
declaration of cross-border currency and monetary
instruments. Given the deficiencies that remain, the
Secretariat recommended Syria remain in the follow-up process
and submit a report again this fall. The Plenary agreed with
the Secretariat's recommendation. The report was adopted.
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Miscellaneous Items
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¶11. Budget for 2010: The budget was agreed to, though several
member countries expressed a desire to add a 5 percent
reserve to the budget for incidentals or in the case that a
member country is unable to fulfill its financial
obligations. A paper on the proposal for a 5 percent surplus
will be distributed to the member countries for written
comments.
¶12. Proposal to Create a Separate Account for Training: The
proposal to create a separate account for training was
approved; however, details of how to fund the account will be
decided at a later point.
¶13. Timeline of the Mutual Evaluation Process: The schedule
of MENAFATF country mutual evaluations was approved. The ME
of Algeria will take place in September/October 2009 and will
be discussed at the April 2010 Plenary. The ME of Sudan has
been postponed to June 2010. The MERs of Lebanon and Saudi
Arabia will be discussed at the November 2010 Plenary.
¶14. Automatic Publication of Reports and Mutual Evaluation
Working Group (MEWG): The Plenary adopted the practice of
automatic publication of ME reports on the MENAFATF's
website. The Plenary also adopted the Working Group proposal
to enhance the quality of MENA assessment teams and an
assessor's training will be held in Bahrain from June 28 )
July 2, 2009. Tunisia will host a MEWG meeting in July, the
goal of which is to finalize the review of mutual evaluation
procedures.
¶15. Technical Assistance & Typologies Working Group: The
Technical Assistance and Typologies Framework Reports were
adopted by the Plenary.
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¶16. Private Sector Dialogue Mechanism: The Plenary accepted
the proposal to establish a MENAFATF Private Sector Dialogue
(PSD). The format of the mechanism will be such that the
MENAFATF President and Executive Secretary will hold an
informal direct dialogue with private sector representatives
from MENAFATF Member countries. Plenary representatives of
MENAFATF members and observers will not participate in this
dialogue, the goals of which are to raise awareness and
exchange ideas regarding AML/CFT issues of concern and
implementation of AML/CFT controls.
¶17. Proposal to hold a Ministerial Meeting: It was agreed
that the MENAFATF would organize a Ministerial meeting and
would invite Ministers of MENAFATF member countries. The
meeting will only take place if all the Ministers accept the
invitation and agree to attend.
¶18. Cooperation with the Council of Arab Interior Ministers:
The Plenary adopted the proposal to cooperate with the
Council of Arab Interior Ministers.
¶19. Enhancing the Role of FIUs in the MENA Region: It was
decided that the MENAFATF Secretariat would draft a paper on
a proposal to establish a committee focused on enhancing the
role of FIUs in the MENA region. This proposal will be
discussed at the next Plenary.
¶20. Discussion to host a joint Plenary with the FATF: Member
countries supported the idea of hosting a joint FATF-MENAFATF
Plenary. The MENAFATF Secretariat is corresponding with the
FATF Secretariat regarding this proposal.
¶21. The next MENAFATF Plenary meeting will be held the week
of November 8-12, 2009 in Beirut, Lebanon.
¶22. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Treasury Terrorist
Financing and Financial Crimes Daniel Glaser has cleared this
message.
¶23. Tripoli minimize considered.
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