The Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) has finalized the 2025 National Risk Assessment Report on Virtual Assets (VAs) and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) to support Uganda’s efforts in identifying, understanding, and mitigating emerging money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/TF) risks associated with the growing use of virtual assets and operations of VASPs.
Directive to Financial Institutions and Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions on Freezinf and Seizure of Assets of Designated Persons and Entities Issued Under the Authority of the Anti-Terrorism Regulations 2024
The Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA)and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) have designed a digital system to enhance the cross-border declaration of cash and Bearer Negotiable Instruments (BNI)at designated border points, by travelers.
Key stakeholders from Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and development partners (MDAs) in the Anti-Money Laundering and other financial crimes space are meeting to discuss the Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) on the Anti-Money Laundering Act and its related regulations, to address gaps in the legislative framework.
