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Ghana: Anti-Money Laundering Act 2020 (Act 1044)

Progress

Current status
in grace period
29 Dec 2020 in grace period

Scope

Implementers
Ghana
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User identification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

29 Dec 2020
in grace period

Entry into force with grace period of Anti-Money Laundering Act 2020 (Act 1044) including user identification requirements

On 29 December 2020, the Anti-Money Laundering Act 2020 (Act 1044) enters into force with a grace period. The Act requires accountable institutions to prevent unauthorized access to computer systems, protect the integrity of electronic records, and …

Source
Event type law
Action type in force with grace period
Government branch executive
Government body central government

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