Dear Supervised Entities,
The Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and Tobago (“the FIUTT”) is pleased to issue its AML/CFT/CPF Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs), this is in accordance with Regulation 35(1) of the FIUTT Regulations. The purpose of the SAQs is to assist the FIUTT in determining the frequency and intensity of the supervision conducted under Part IIIA of the FIUTT Act, Chap. 72:01. The SAQ will also assist Supervised Entities in assessing the Money Laundering/Financing Terrorism/Proliferation Financing risks posed to your business and to assess with your entity’s compliance with the AML/CFT/CPF legal obligations within this jurisdiction.
You are advised that the AML/CFT/CPF Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs) must be completed by the Compliance Officer or the alternate Compliance Officer on a yearly basis (i.e. once per year) unless otherwise directed by the FIUTT.
The AML/CFT/CPF Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs) can be accessed at:
Self-Assessment Questionnaire [SAQ] (LB) – Fill out form for Listed Businesses;
Self-Assessment Questionnaire [SAQ] NRFI – Fill out form for Non-Regulated Financial Institutions.
Please note that the sample Self-Assessment Questionnaires (see below) are provided for guidance purposes only and should not be submitted to the FIUTT.
Should you need require any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the Compliance and Outreach Division at fiutt.compliance@gov.tt