Jurisdictions undergoing increased monitoring are actively collaborating with the FATF to rectify strategic deficiencies in their anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, and proliferation financing frameworks. Placement on the ‘grey list’ signifies a commitment from the country to swiftly address identified deficiencies within agreed-upon timeframes, subjecting them to heightened scrutiny. The FATF and FATF-style regional bodies (FSRBs) are closely monitoring progress in these jurisdictions, urging prompt completion of action plans while refraining from mandating enhanced due diligence measures. Instead, they advocate for a risk-based approach in line with FATF standards, emphasizing the importance of considering this information in risk analysis.
The FATF continually identifies additional jurisdictions with strategic deficiencies in their anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, and proliferation financing frameworks. While some jurisdictions have yet to undergo review, they will be assessed in due course. For those without immediate reporting deadlines, the FATF allows for voluntary progress reporting. Updates on the progress of various countries reviewed since October 2023 are provided, including Barbados, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Croatia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gibraltar, Jamaica, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Philippines, Senegal, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Türkiye, UAE, and Uganda. Cameroon, Haiti, Syria, Vietnam, and Yemen opted to defer reporting, with previous statements included below, though they may not reflect the most recent status of their AML/CFT regimes. Additionally, Kenya and Namibia are now identified following FATF review.
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By FCCT Editorial Team
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