Correspondent Banking Framework — Institutional Correspondent Lane

GUOSMM-D-2026-005 · 2026-07-02T16:00:00Z

GAZZETTA UFFICIALE DELL'ORDINE SOVRANO MILITARE DI MALTA

OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF THE SOVEREIGN MILITARY ORDER OF MALTA (GUOSMM)

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Document ID`GUOSMM-D-2026-005`
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Document typeCorrespondent Banking Framework
Published2026-07-02T16:00:00Z
Effective2026-07-03T00:00:00Z

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Correspondent Banking Framework — Institutional Correspondent Lane

Section 1 — Purpose

Defines the **institutional correspondent lane** for banks seeking settlement or custody cooperation with Order instrumental bodies.

Section 2 — Gates

GateRequirement
G1SHOSJJ license or admitted ISB membership where applicable
G2Local counsel sign-off in respondent jurisdiction
G3AML/sanctions programme
G4No license equivalence from Order charters alone

Section 3 — Disclaimer

This framework is a **GUOSMM diplomatic notice** — not a correspondent agreement. Bilateral contracts required for live rails.

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*Signing authority: Sovereign Military Order of Malta · Tier 1 magistral instrument under 1113 delegated powers taxonomy*