HIGHLIGHTS ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING AND COMBATING OF TERRORISM FINANCING LAWS ACT, 2023

The key aspects of the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Financing Laws Act, 2023 (AML/CTF Act) in Kenya, based on the information you provided. This act amends several existing laws to strengthen AML/CTF measures. Here's a breakdown: 1. Purpose & Scope: Preamble: The core objective is to update and improve laws related to anti-money laundering, combating terrorism financing, and proliferation financing. Amendment of Existing Laws: The Act modifies various laws governing key sectors and entities in Kenya. This includes: State Corporations Act Capital Markets Act Insurance Act Banking Act Central Bank of Kenya Act Microfinance Act Limited Liability Partnership Act Companies Act, 2015 2. Key Changes & Implications Definition of "Beneficial Owner": The Act adopts the definition of "beneficial owner" as defined in the Companies Act, 2015. This is...