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Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

International anti-money-laundering, terrorist and proliferation financing standard-setter

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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 global financial standards, evaluated country compliance, and addressed emerging illicit finance risks from crypto and cyber fraud.

Company announcements

June 9 FATF

FATF warns fraud threatens financial integrity

Vice President Giles Thomson urged global collaboration to combat fraud, using FATF standards.

May 29 FATF

FATF publishes Equatorial Guinea's progress report on AML measures

The follow-up report re-rates technical compliance from the 2022 mutual evaluation and was adopted by GABAC in February 2026.

May 29 FATF

FATF assesses Congo's progress on anti-money laundering measures

Congo's technical compliance deficiencies from its 2022 evaluation are addressed, and new ratings are provided.

May 20 FATF

FATF emphasizes cutting off terrorist financing

President Elisa de Anda Madrazo urged collective action at No Money For Terror conference.

Media coverage

May 19 Asia News Network

Nepal faces black listing warning as anti-money laundering reforms stall

A confidential briefing note prepared by APG Secretariat, and obtained by Kantipur, describes Nepal's progress as disappointing and warns that the September 2026 review will...

May 18 TRT World

Türkiye removed from Financial Action Task Force grey list

The international crime watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) says it welcomes Türkiye's significant progress in improving its AML/CFT regime.

May 8 Royal United Services Institute

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.

May 6 CNA

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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