The Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited (MCX), on 29 October 2026, has informed its members about updates to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Sanctions List, as communicated by SEBI. The updates include the removal of three entries and amendment of three entries in the UNSC 1267/1989 ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List. Members are advised to refer to the updated lists available on the SEBI website and the UNSC website, including the Consolidated List and the lists relating to ISIL/Al-Qaida and the Taliban.
Members are required to follow the procedure prescribed under the Central Government Order dated 2 February 2021 for implementation of Section 51A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. They must screen all existing client accounts and future accounts to ensure that no account is held by or linked to any individual or entity appearing on the applicable sanctions lists, in accordance with Clause 54 of SEBI’s AML/CFT Guidelines dated 6 June 2024. Any identified matches must be immediately frozen and reported to the relevant authorities as prescribed.
Further, any delisting request received from an individual or entity must be forwarded electronically to the Joint Secretary (CTCR), Ministry of Home Affairs, with a copy to the Joint Secretary (UNP), Ministry of External Affairs. Members must also inform applicants that delisting requests may be submitted to the independent UN Ombudsperson. Members are advised to regularly monitor the SEBI website for further updates and ensure rigorous, periodic screening of their client databases.
[MCX Circular No. MCX/COMP/618/2026]
