Legislation

Acts

We provide acts that act as primary laws enacted by Parliament that establish the legal framework for combating money laundering, terrorist financing and related financial crimes.

They define the powers, responsibilities and obligations of authorities and regulated institutions.

Regulations

These Regulations provide detailed rules and procedures issued under specific Acts to support their implementation.

They guide institutions on how to comply with legal requirements related to anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing and related obligations.

Bills

The following Bills are the proposed laws presented to Parliament for consideration and approval.

They introduce new legislation or amendments aimed at strengthening Namibia’s framework to combat financial crime and enhance regulatory effectiveness.

Banking Institutions Amendment Bill
Close Corporations Amendment Bill
Companies Amendment Bill
Criminal Procedure Amendment Bill
Extradition Amendment Bill
Financial Intelligence Amendment Bill
International Cooperation In Criminal Matters Amendment Bill
Payment Systems Management Amendment Bill
POCA
Police Amendment Bill
Trust Property Bill
Media Releases

Determinations

Determinations are binding directives issued by the Financial Intelligence Centre under applicable legislation.

They set specific requirements or measures that accountable and reporting institutions must implement to support compliance and risk mitigation.

How We Operate

FIC Clarity Desk
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Capabilities

Responds to FIA related questions in natural language.

Remembers what the user asked previously in the conversation.

Trained to only respond to questions related to the Financial Intelligence Act.

Examples

“What is the Financial Intelligence Act and why is it important?”

“What is the difference between an Accountable Institution and a Reporting Institution?”

“I am an insurance broker, what do I need to do to comply with FIA?”

Capabilities

May sometimes generate inaccurate information as it is still learning.

Any responses are not to be considered legal advice in any way shape or form.

Can only provide responses pertaining to inquiries about the Financial Intelligence Act of Namibia.

Disclaimer: Since the Clarity Desk is still learning it may produce inaccurate information that is not 100% correct. Any responses are not to be considered legal advice in any way shape or form.