The Board of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved a new regulation establishing strict minimum requirements for internal control in exchange offices. This step is aimed at combating the legalization of criminal proceeds and financing of illegal activities, as well as adjusting the operating rules of exchange offices in accordance with updated legislation and international standards.
The document stipulates that the state will enhance control over cash flows in exchange points to avoid the use of funds related to crimes.
According to the new regulations, exchange offices are required to:
implement an internal control system and appoint a person responsible for its operation;
verify clients and their documents, and if necessary, establish the source of the funds;
pay special attention to large and unusual transactions;
identify suspicious transactions and report them to the relevant authorities;
store data on conducted transactions and clients for at least five years;
apply stricter control measures to high-risk transactions.
As stated in the document, the need for new rules arose in connection with updates to legislation on combating money laundering, as well as new decisions made by the Cabinet of Ministers in 2025.
If an exchange office has reasonable suspicions, it must suspend the transaction and notify the financial intelligence authorities.
For most clients, the currency exchange process will remain familiar. However, in cases of large amounts or non-standard transactions, exchange office employees may request additional documents.
This document was published on December 30, and the new requirements will come into effect on January 14, 2026.
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