Clause 54 of the SEBI Master Circular Guidelines on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Standards and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) / Obligations of Securities Market Intermediaries under the
Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 and rules framed there under dated June 06, 2024 inter-alia states that ‘The Stock exchanges and the registered intermediaries shall ensure that in terms of Section 51A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) and amendments thereto, they do not have any accounts in the name of individuals/entities appearing in the lists of individuals and entities,
suspected of having terrorist links, which are approved by and periodically circulated by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)’. Stock Exchanges, Depositories, KRAs, AMFI, and registered
intermediaries are advised to take note of the mentioned UNSC communication and ensure compliance.