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BVI FSC publishes VASP FAQs

The BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) has published FAQs on the Virtual Assets Service Providers regime, offering guidance on registration, ongoing obligations, and supervisory expectations. The FAQs will be of interest to existing and prospective VASPs, directors, compliance personnel, and service providers in the VASP space.

Specifically, the FAQs address definitions of virtual assets and VASPs, activities that constitute “virtual asset services”, key AML/CFT expectations, the FSC’s supervisory and enforcement powers, and links to relevant legislation and guidance.

In particular, the FAQs confirm that some of the key compliance obligations for BVI VASPs include the following:

  1. Register with the FSC;
  2. Maintain effective AML/CFT systems and controls;
  3. Appoint a Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer;
  4. Maintain accurate records; and
  5. Undergo periodic audits.

The FAQs are available on the FSC’s website.

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