Outcomes of the October FATF Plenary
A summary of decisions made by the FATF Plenary to protect the international financial system from abuse, including a statement on Turkey and the publication of two Best Practices Papers to assist with the implementation of aspects of the FATF Recommendations
FATF Mandate
The renewed mandate will allow the FATF – through its global network of 187 partner countries – to ensure that all are doing their part to make the international financial system off-limits to criminals, terrorists and others threats to financial stability.
FATF Recommendations
Adoption of the revised Recommendations demonstrates countries’ shared commitment to fight money laundering, terrorist financing and financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, said FATF President Giancarlo Del Bufalo (2011-2012).
Key Content
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FATF Recommendations adopted February 2012 |
High-risk and non cooperative jurisdictions:
- jurisdictions for which an FATF call for action applies
- other monitored jurisdictions
3 Dec 2012
Development of the global network and other key elements of FATF work under the Norwegian Presidency
FATF President Bjørn S. Aamo highlights some of the key areas of work for the FATF, at the 40th Plenary Meeting of the Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures and the Financing of Terrorism (MONEYVAL). For example, resulting from the new FATF mandate which was adopted in April 2012, the FATF will be focusing on further developing the global network of FATF and FSRBs, as well as refining the organisation and working methods of the FATF.
28 Nov 2012
Improving the understanding of terrorist financing in West Africa and advancing other research
This year's annual typologies expert meeting was jointly organised by the FATF and the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering (GIABA), in Dakar, Senegal from 26-28 November.
21 Nov 2012
The FATF, UN and member countries focus on preventing and suppressing terrorist financing
The FATF participated in a special meeting of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee, aimed at raising awareness of the threat of terrorist financing.
6 Nov 2012
Ministers of Finance and Central Bank Governors of the G20 reaffirm commitment to the FATF
Mexico City, 4-5 November 2012 - The Ministers of Finance and Central Bank Governors of the G20 have reaffirmed their commitment to the FATF and its objectives in the communiqué released following their meeting.
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