Thursday, January 29, 2009

Terror funds: NSE cautions members

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday issued a circular directing its Member to take note of the individuals and entities linked with the Taliban or Al-Qaida listed under the Consolidated List of the the United Nations. The list also includes the absconding Don of Mumbai Underworld Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar.

The prupose of the circulation issued by the committee to all its members is to freeze the funds and other financial assets or economic resources, including funds derived from property owned or controlled directly or indirectly, to prevent the entry into or the transit through their territories, to prevent the direct or indirect supply, sale, or transfer of arms and related material, including military and paramilitary equipment, technical advice, assistance or training related to military activities, with regard to the individuals, groups, undertakings and entities placed on the Consolidated List.

The NSE has further advised its members, in case they come across any account, asset of designated entities, individuals mentioned in the Consolidated List is found, details of the same may be conveyed to the Exchange or to SEBI.

This list of the individuals or groups includes people and organisations associated with Taliban or Al'Quida. It is prepared by the Security Council Committee established under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations to combat international terrorism. The committee is also known as as "the Al-Qaida and Taliban Sanctions Committee".

Source: http://www.mid-day.com/news/2009/jan/300109-News-Mumbai-National-Stock-Exchange-Taliban-Al-Qaida-Consolidated-List-share-market.htm

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