Author Archives: FIU-Aruba
Update to Aruba’s Interim National Decree on Priority Sanctions Regimes: Zimbabwe No Longer Subject to Targeted Financial Sanctions
FIU-Aruba wishes to inform all reporting entities that the National Decree amending the Interim National Decree on Priority Sanctions Regimes (Landsbesluit tot wijziging van het Interim-landsbesluit prioritaire sanctieregimes, AB 2026 no. 14) entered into force on 26 June 2026. The amendment updates Aruba’s Interim National Decree on Priority Sanctions Regimes (Interim-landsbesluit prioritaire sanctieregimes, AB 2019
FIU-Aruba Publishes Guidance on the Reinstatement of Iran-Related UN Sanctions and Reporting Obligations
FIU-Aruba has published a new guidance document entitled “Guidance on the Reinstatement of Iran-Related UN Sanctions and Reporting Obligations”. The guidance has been issued following the activation of the snapback mechanism under United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2231 (2015), which resulted in the reactivation of a number of United Nations sanctions measures relating to Iran.
New guidance to support service providers in meeting their reporting obligations
The Financial Intelligence Unit Aruba (FIU) has published the document “Practical Guidance on the Reporting of Unusual Transactions.” This guidance follows the virtual information sessions held on 16, 17, and 18 September 2025. During these sessions, participants received information about their reporting obligations and the legal framework, with a focus on how to apply these
FIU spotlights for accounting professionals
In June 2019, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issued a Guidance for a Risk-Based Approach for the Accounting Profession[1], designed to help accountants and tax advisers worldwide identify and manage the risks of money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/TF). In the Aruban context, accountants, auditors, tax professionals and other accounting professionals occupy a critical
Information sessions 16, 17 and 18 September 2025: Registration is now open!
✅ Registration is now open! Are you ready to take your reporting from good to legendary? FIU-Aruba invites all service providers in Aruba to register for our upcoming virtual event: “From GOOD to GREAT: Make Your Reporting LEGENDARY” Join us on September 16, 17, or 18, 2025 for a Virtual Information Session focused on
Exemption from the reporting obligation
The Head of FIU-Aruba has decided to exempt the reporting obligation of transactions reported under the objective indicators, concerning the deposits of confiscated/seized funds into designated bank accounts. This decision has been taken based on the conclusion that such transactions present a low risk of money laundering or terrorist financing. The nature of these deposits—being
Newsflash PMLs
A Guide to Identifying Potential Professional Money Launderers This document provides a guide to recognizing professional money launderers (PMLs), who are criminals specializing in facilitating money laundering for others. PMLs operate on an international scale and help criminals by using their expertise to navigate legal systems, obtain necessary licenses, and exploit financial and non-financial sectors.
Annual Report 2023
In 2023, FIU-Aruba remained steadfast in its commitment to protect the financial integrity of Aruba, navigating an evolving landscape of financial intelligence with a riskbased approach. By prioritizing resources to high-risk sectors, the Operational Analysis Department maintained robust collaboration with AML/CFT partners, ensuring the provision of crucial financial intelligence to support criminal investigations and asset
Publication FIU-Aruba Annual Report 2022
The Financial Intelligence Unit of Aruba is pleased to announce the publication of the FIU-Aruba Annual Report 2022, now available for review on our website. This comprehensive report highlights our key achievements, financial performance, and strategic initiatives over the year 2022. The report can be found under the following link: https://www.fiu-aruba.com/download/annual-report-2022/
FATF: JURISDICTIONS UNDER INCREASED MONITORING – JUNE 2024
FATF statement Periodically, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) publishes a list of countries with identified strategical AML/CFT/CPF shortcomings. Whenever FATF places a jurisdiction under increased monitoring, it means that the jurisdiction has committed itself to mitigate the identified shortcomings within a certain timeframe. Within this timeframe, the jurisdiction will be subject to increased monitoring
