The Insurance and Social Welfare Control Authority (ACAPS) organized a meeting on February 3 with stakeholders in the insurance sector on the theme: “AML/CFT framework in the insurance sector: state of play and effectiveness challenges.” This initiative is part of the awareness-raising actions carried out by the regulator to strengthen the effectiveness of measures to combat money laundering and terrorism financing (AML/CFT).
The meeting brought together, among others, the Moroccan Insurance Federation (FNACAM), insurance and reinsurance companies, as well as several key national institutions, including the National Financial Intelligence Authority (ANRF), the National Commission responsible for implementing United Nations sanctions (CNASNU), and the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC).
Organized in a context of continuous strengthening of the national framework for preventing financial crime, this meeting allowed for an assessment of the main advances made in recent years. The joint efforts of the authorities and the regulated sectors have notably enabled Morocco to fulfill its commitments to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), leading to its removal from the grey list in February 2023.
In this dynamic, ACAPS reiterated its constant commitment, alongside other relevant authorities, to strengthen the national framework for combating money laundering and terrorism financing. Discussions also focused on the prospects related to Morocco’s next mutual evaluation, scheduled for 2026 by the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF).
The exchanges highlighted several areas for improvement to enhance the effectiveness of the AML/CFT measures in the sector, particularly in terms of regulatory requirements applicable to operators, developments in the national framework, and operational coordination among the various stakeholders. The goal is to strengthen existing mechanisms and improve their effectiveness on the ground.
Furthermore, ACAPS presented the main conclusions and recommendations resulting from its supervisory actions, while market players shared their experiences with compliance efforts and the challenges encountered in the practical application of AML/CFT obligations.
Finally, this meeting is part of ACAPS’s roadmap to enhance the effectiveness of AML/CFT measures in the insurance sector, through monitoring of due diligence obligations, support for operators, and strengthening coordination with all stakeholders.
