Zazu complies with international regulatory frameworks. By doing so, Zazu prohibits it's customers from working with or facilitating transactions involving the following industries and business activities.
Prohibited Industries & Activities
Biological Weapons
Companies involved in the development, sale, or distribution of biological warfare agents.Adult Entertainment
Businesses producing or distributing pornographic content or related adult services.Child Pornography
Zero tolerance. Any involvement leads to immediate reporting to authorities.Crypto Asset Service Providers
Including cryptocurrency exchanges, wallet providers, and platforms trading in digital assets.Human Trafficking
Any entity involved in human exploitation or forced labour.Illegal Narcotics
Businesses involved in the production or distribution of banned or controlled substances.Marijuana-Related Industries
This includes cultivation, processing, and sale of cannabis, even where legal locally.Nuclear Power
Entities involved in the development or operation of nuclear power facilities or materials.Online Gambling
Betting sites, casinos, and games of chance operating on the internet.Payable Through Accounts
Accounts used to process transactions on behalf of multiple undisclosed parties.Red Light Businesses
Businesses operating in red-light districts, typically related to sex work or escort services.Shell Banks
Banks without a physical presence or affiliation with regulated financial groups.Shell Companies
Businesses with no physical presence or operations, often created for anonymity.Unregulated Charities
Non-profits or charities not registered or monitored by recognised regulators.Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs)
Any entity facilitating the transfer, custody, or issuance of digital or virtual assets.Weapon Dealers
Businesses engaged in the trade or distribution of firearms, explosives, or related components.
Why These Restrictions Exist
These restrictions help Zazu, our partners, and our customers maintain a compliant, safe, and responsible financial ecosystem. It also ensures we can serve the SME community without exposure to elevated risk or regulatory breaches.
These restrictions are non-negotiable and apply to all customers without exception.