Samoa

Repeals the Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism Act 2002 and implements UN Security Council resolutions and counter-terrorism conventions. It covers specified (listed) entities, terrorism offences including financing, control and forfeiture of property of specified entities, and investigative powers.

Regulates the national payment system: payment services, payment and settlement systems, payment instruments and electronic money. Payment services or system operation need a licence (s.8), the Central Bank issues directives and inspects (ss.16-17), and Part 7 sets conditions for issuing electronic money. Banks do not need a separate licence to provide payment services.

Sets labour and employment relations rules aligned with ILO requirements and repeals the Labour and Employment Act 1972. Labour Inspectors may enter workplaces, require documents and issue compliance and penalty notices (ss.16-17). Section 52(2)(c) bars dismissal for an enquiry to a public body or trade union about the employer's compliance. The page shows no stand-alone whistleblower provisions.

Gives legal effect to electronic records, electronic signatures and seals (ss.6-8), and covers electronic originals, record retention, admissibility and contract formation (ss.9-16). It does not apply to wills, conveyances of real property or deeds (s.3). It is administered by the Samoa International Finance Authority.

Repeals the Insurance Act 1976 and provides for licensing of insurers, brokers and agents. The Office of Insurance Commissioner sits within the Central Bank and the Governor holds the post (ss.3-4). The Commissioner may issue directions (s.69) and cancel licences (ss.71-72), and holding oneself out as licensed without a licence is an offence (s.84).