Construction of the system of internal control in microfinance organizations for AML / CFT purposes

Abstract

The article deals with the main characteristics of a microfinance market in the Russian Federation, reflects the main regulatory and legal framework for regulating the core activities of microfinance organizations and activities to counter money laundering and terrorist financing. The work shows the importance of internal control for AML / CFT. The purpose of the article is the development of a few activities that should be carried out by the internal control service in microfinance organizations for AML / CFT purposes.

 

Keywords: Microfinance organizations, regulation, control, terrorism, money laundering, legalization.

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