About National Committee

The Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing Committee is formed pursuant to Article (5) of Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing Law, and is chaired by the Governor of the Central Bank, with the membership of the following:-

1. Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Jordan (as Vice Chairman).
2. Secretary General of the Ministry of Justice.
3. Secretary General of the Ministry of Interior.
4. Secretary General of the Ministry of Finance.
5. Secretary General of the Ministry of Social Development.
6. Director General of the Insurance Commission.
7. General Controller of the Companies.
8. A commissioner from the Jordan Securities Commission.
9. The head of the Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing Unit.

The Committee shall undertake to perform any tasks and authorities related to anti-money laundering and combating terrorism financing, including the following:-

1. Developing the general policy for anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing and setting the plans necessary for its implementation.
2. Following-up with the competent authorities for the purposes of fulfilling the obligations under the relevant and enforceable international resolutions.
3. Participating in international forums relevant to the general policy of anti- money laundering and counter terrorist financing.
4. Studying the annual reports submitted by the Unit concerning anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing activities.
5. Approving and adopting the annual budget of the Unit proposed by the Chief of the Unit.
6. Studying the necessary draft legislation for implementing the provisions of this law as prepared by the Unit, and submitting such to the Council of Ministers to complete the necessary procedures.
7. Studying the instructions and guidelines to be issued by the regulatory and supervisory authorities pursuant to the provisions of this law