Eswatini - 2016 - Finance

Money Laundering Amendment Act 2016

Ministry of Finance

The Money Laundering Amendment Act of 2016 strengthened the country’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing system. It expanded definitions of financial crimes, set strict requirements for customer due diligence, and introduced penalties for non-compliance. The law also empowered the Eswatini Financial Intelligence Centre to monitor suspicious transactions and cooperate internationally. This Act belongs to the financial regulation sector, was passed in 2016, and is overseen by the Ministry of Finance together with the Central Bank and EFIC.

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September 2025

The Money Laundering Amendment Act of 2016 strengthened the country’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing system. It expanded definitions of financial crimes, set strict requirements for customer due diligence, and introduced penalties for non-compliance. The law also empowered the Eswatini Financial Intelligence Centre to monitor suspicious transactions and cooperate internationally. This Act belongs to the financial regulation sector, was passed in 2016, and is overseen by the Ministry of Finance together with the Central Bank and EFIC.

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