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The Financial Reporting Centre (FRC)

The Financial Reporting Centre (FRC), Kenya’s Financial Intelligence Unit, is established under section 21 of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2009 (POCAMLA). FRC is an independent body whose principal objective is to assist in the identification of the proceeds of crime and combating money laundering, terrorism financing and proliferation financing. FRC became operational on April 12, 2012
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FRC currently provides registration and reporting through goAML, while its compliance section covers reporting institutions, registration, reporting and targeted financial sanctions.. Learn More About FRC

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About FRC

Understanding the Financial Reporting Centre

The Financial Reporting Centre is a Government institution established under the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2009.

As Kenya’s Financial Intelligence Unit, FRC receives, analyses and disseminates financial intelligence to support efforts to identify proceeds of crime and combat money laundering, terrorism financing and proliferation financing.

The Centre also undertakes risk-based supervision of reporting institutions in relation to AML/CFT/CPF obligations

Our Vision

A Kenya free from illicit financial flows.

Mission

To promote the integrity of Kenya’s financial system by combating money laundering, terrorism financing, and proliferation financing.

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What We Do

Our Mandate

FRC's work supports the integrity and security of Kenya's financial system through financial intelligence, supervision, reporting and collaboration.

Financial Intelligence

FRC receives and analyses financial information, including suspicious transaction and activity reports, to identify patterns, risks and potential financial crime.

AML/CFT/CPF Supervision

The Centre supervises reporting institutions for compliance with requirements relating to Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and Countering Proliferation Financing (CPF).

Financial Intelligence Dissemination

Financial intelligence generated through analysis can be disseminated to relevant law enforcement and other competent authorities for further action

Targeted Financial Sanctions

FRC facilitates implementation of targeted financial sanctions, including measures relating to freezing and prohibiting funds or assets from being made available to designated persons or entities.

Stakeholder Collaboration

FRC works with national and international partners involved in preventing and combating financial crime, including law enforcement agencies, supervisory bodies and international financial intelligence networks.

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COMPLIANCE SECTION

Compliance

Are You a Reporting Institution?

Reporting institutions have obligations under Kenya's AML/CFT/CPF legal framework. These include financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses and professions covered by POCAMLA.
FRC provides information and guidance to help institutions understand their responsibilities, register with the Centre, submit required reports and maintain appropriate compliance programmes.

Key Compliance Services

FRC Registration

Register your institution through the goAML platform.

Suspicious Transaction & Activity Reporting

Understand when and how to report suspicious transactions or activities.

Cash Transaction Reporting

Understand reporting requirements for qualifying cash transactions.

Annual Compliance Reporting

Access requirements and templates for annual compliance reporting.

Targeted Financial Sanctions

Access guidance and notices relating to targeted financial sanctions.

Higher-Risk Countries

Understand reporting requirements relating to customers originating from higher-risk countries.

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