FATF Guidance-RBA Money Value Transfer Services

The risk-based approach (RBA) is central to the effective implementation of the revised FATF International Standards on Combating Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation, which were adopted in 2012 1.

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FATF Updated-Guidance VA VASP

In October 2018, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) adopted changes to its Recommendations to explicitly clarify that they apply to financial activities involving virtual assets; FATF also added two new definitions to the Glossary: “virtual asset” (VA) and “virtual asset service provider”…

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FATF RBA-Real Estate Sector

In June 2021, the FATF agreed that the FATF Risk-Based Guidance to the Real Estate sector (henceforth, the sector) should be updated as a matter of priority to reflect the evolution of money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/TF) and to ensure that the sector remains well-placed to counter such …

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FATF RBA-Accounting Profession

The risk-based approach (RBA) is central to the effective implementation of the FATF Recommendations.

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FATF Money-Laundering Terrorist Financing Art Antiquities Market

The global trade in art, antiquities, and other cultural objects 1 (hereinafter referred to collectively as cultural objects) is a multi-billion-dollar industry.

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FATF Guidance-Risk Based Supervision

Preventing money laundering or terrorist financing (ML/TF) is more effective in protecting communities from harm than pursuing prosecution of the activity after it happens.

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OFAC Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List – MAR 28 2023

Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List

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FATF Virtual-Assets Red Flag Indicators

Virtual assets (VA) and related services have the potential to spur financial innovation and efficiency, but their distinct features also create new opportunities for money launderers, terrorist financiers, and other criminals to launder their proceeds or finance their illicit activities.

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FATF Risk-Based Approach Banking Sector

The risk-based approach (RBA) is central to the effective implementation of the revised FATF International Standards on Combating Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation, which were adopted in 2012 1.

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FATF RBA-Effective Supervision and Enforcement

The objective of this non-binding guidance paper is to describe the features of an effective supervisory system, with an aim to enhance countries’1 understanding of the relevant FATF requirements by describing good practices and providing illustrative case examples.

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FATF RBA- for Dealers in Precious Metal and Stones

In June 2007 the FATF adopted Guidance on the Risk-Based Approach to Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing: High Level Principles and Procedures, which includes guidance for public authorities and guidance for financial institutions.

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FATF Guidance-RBA Virtual Currencies

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issued the report Virtual Currencies Key Definitions and Potential AML/CFT Risks, in June 2014 (June 2014 VC report).

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