Compliance Framework

Maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance and anti-financial crime controls

Overview

Compliance is integral to our operations. Secure Capital Group Ltd maintains a comprehensive AML/CFT framework aligned with UAE federal legislation, international standards, and the rules of our licensing authority. We are committed to preventing money laundering, terrorist financing, and all forms of financial crime.

AML/CFT Framework

Customer Due Diligence

All counterparties and service providers are subject to verification through our integrated SumSub platform prior to any business engagement.

Enhanced Due Diligence

Enhanced verification procedures are triggered by elevated risk indicators, including high-risk jurisdictions, complex ownership structures, and politically exposed persons.

Transaction Monitoring

Continuous automated and manual review of all transactions to detect suspicious patterns, unusual activity, and potential compliance breaches.

Suspicious Activity Reporting

Established procedures for filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) with relevant authorities in accordance with applicable law.

KYC Verification Process

Our identity verification process ensures compliance with regulatory requirements through the following steps:

1

Government-issued identity document verification

2

Selfie with liveness detection check

3

Compliance questionnaire completion

4

PEP and sanctions screening against global databases

Sanctions Compliance

Secure Capital Group Ltd adheres to all applicable sanctions regimes, including:

  • United Arab Emirates sanctions lists
  • United Nations Security Council sanctions
  • United States OFAC sanctions
  • European Union restrictive measures
  • United Kingdom sanctions regime

The Company does not engage in any dealings with sanctioned individuals, entities, or jurisdictions, including but not limited to: Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Crimea, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, and Luhansk.

Regulatory References

Our compliance framework is built upon the following legislative and regulatory instruments:

  • UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2018 on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Illegal Organisations
  • Cabinet Decision No. 10 of 2019 Concerning the Implementing Regulation of Decree-Law No. 20 of 2018
  • Innovation City Authority Rules and Regulations

Money Laundering Reporting Officer

A designated Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) oversees all compliance matters, including the review and filing of suspicious activity reports, staff training, and ongoing monitoring of the Company's AML/CFT framework.

Record Keeping

All compliance-related records, including transaction data, verification documentation, and correspondence, are retained for a minimum period of five (5) years in accordance with applicable regulations.

Policy Documents

Review our full compliance policies and legal documentation: