Do Yemeni banks adhere to best practices of anti-money laundering?

This study intends to confirm whether the banks in Yemen adhere to international laws and procedures on anti-money laundering. We used primary data and descriptive analytical methods. The research encompasses 11 banks located in the Yemeni capital of “Sana’a” . The total number of branches used as study sample is 60. The analysis reveals that most Yemeni banks adhere to international laws and regulations on anti-money laundering. We recommend conducting further studies on the topic including its effect on financial results, the influence of the technological system, further controls needed in the country.