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International anti-money-laundering, terrorist and proliferation financing standard-setter
fatf-gafi.org- Headquarters
- France
- Founded year
- 1989
- Company type
- Government agency
- Number of employees
- 150–200
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Latest news about Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
In short: FATF updated its monitoring lists, placing Kuwait and Papua New Guinea on the grey list while releasing new reports on cyber fraud and virtual assets.
Company announcements
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FATF publishes Singapore's mutual evaluation report
The 2026 report assesses Singapore's AML/CFT/CPF measures as substantially effective overall, with key findings on risks, supervision, investigations, and areas for improvement like proliferation financing.
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FATF publishes Austria's mutual evaluation report
The report assesses Austria's AML/CFT/CPF measures, noting progress in beneficial ownership and supervision but needing improvements in FIU resources and prosecutions. Austria enters enhanced follow-up.
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FATF publishes Italy's mutual evaluation report
The report assesses Italy's AML/CFT/CPF measures, highlighting strengths in coordination and asset recovery but gaps in beneficial ownership access. Italy enters regular follow-up.
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FATF Ministers agree priorities against illicit finance
They focus on combating fraud, implementing risk-based AML/CFT/CPF standards, and supporting innovation in finance. The meeting occurred in Washington DC on 17 April 2026.
Media coverage
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Getting the Financial Task Force's Travel Rule Right: Delivering on Guidance
The Financial Action Task Force's plans for cross-border payment transparency are welcome, but this ambition without safeguards may undermine financial system access.
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Global watchdog gives Singapore top anti-money laundering rating, but flags weaknesses in penalties, cooperation
S$3 billion money laundering case showed Singapore's appeal to criminals but also the strength of its response, says the Financial Action Task Force's periodic review.
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FATF Issues Biennial Ministerial Declaration
The declaration aims to set global priorities for tackling illicit finance following its 2026 Ministerial Meeting in Washington DC · Key focus areas within the...
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Prime Minister leads unified govt drive to meet FATF compliance benchmarks - Times Kuwait
His Highness the Prime Minister, Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, chaired a high-level meeting to review the observations and requirements of the Financial Action Task Force...
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