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Regulation and supervision

Anti-money laundering and countering terrorism financing

We are responsible for ensuring the financial institutions we regulate meet their obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (AML/CFT Act).

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About the AML/CFT Act

This Act aims to give New Zealanders confidence in our financial system and align us with international standards to detect and deter money laundering and terrorism financing.

Supervising agencies for AML/CFT

Find out which supervision agency you report to for meeting your responsibilities under the AML/CFT Act 2009.

AML/CFT list of reporting entities

Under the AML/CFT Act 2009, we supervise banks, life insurers and non-bank deposit takers.

AML/CFT obligations

Information about the obligations reporting entities need to comply with under the AML/CFT Act 2009.

AML/CFT guidance and resources

Find guidance, codes of practice and other resources to help banks, life insurers and non-bank deposit takers comply with the AML/CFT Act 2009.