FATF Law Proclaimed in Trinidad and Tobago
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) law has been officially proclaimed in Trinidad and Tobago.
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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) law has been officially proclaimed in Trinidad and Tobago.

Islamabad is reportedly preparing an institutional response to India's geopolitical moves concerning the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), emphasizing better documentation and cleaner financial institutions.

Bosnia and Herzegovina's Minister of Finance and Treasury, Srđan Amidžić, accused the Federation of BiH authorities on social media of being responsible for the country's placement on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, citing issues with identifying company owners.

Bulgaria has a significant opportunity to be removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) 'grey list' of countries with increased risk of money laundering and terrorist financing within approximately four months.

Bosnia and Herzegovina has successfully avoided being placed on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) blacklist, instead being moved to the grey list by Moneyval. Officials stated that this outcome was achieved at the last moment and serves as a warning to politicians.

During a telephone session, the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina unanimously authorized Chairwoman Borjana Krišto to sign a letter of political commitment for the implementation of the FATF action plan.

Goran Angelov of IBS states that urgent measures are required to remove Bulgaria from the FATF's grey list for money laundering, which the country joined at the end of 2023. Bulgaria is currently the only Eurozone member on the list, alongside countries like Algeria and Syria.

A delegation from Bosnia and Herzegovina is presenting its progress in preventing money laundering to the FATF, following the adoption of the MONEYVAL report, as part of its post-observation period.
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Pakistan has made strides in combating organized crime, leading to its removal from the FATF grey list in 2022, though it remains on the 'enhanced follow-up' list for sustained implementation assessment.

India has called the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) an "indispensable" pillar of global counterterrorism financing, taking a veiled dig at Pakistan by suggesting attempts to question its role reflect a fear of scrutiny.

Asaduddin Owaisi, an Indian politician, urged the government to push for Pakistan's return to the Financial Action Task Force's grey list, also dismissing the USA's listing of The Resistance Force as ineffective.

Vivek Aggarwal, a 1994-batch IAS officer with 30 years of experience, has been appointed as the first Indian Vice President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global terror watchdog.

Bulgaria is likely to be officially removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list for money laundering by the end of the week, nearly three years after it was placed on the list in autumn 2023.

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has established Financial Action Task Force (FATF) desks across all its wings and zones, expanding its existing Anti-Money Laundering Directorate, to improve the implementation of international investigation standards.

Bulgaria's Minister of Justice met with representatives of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in Helsinki to discuss the country's progress in implementing the action plan to be removed from the financial grey list.
Kuwait's Prime Minister presided over a meeting focused on Financial Action Task Force (FATF) compliance, as the nation simultaneously moves to boost its security measures.
North Korea and Myanmar are other two countries on global financial blacklist as Tehran promises countermeasures.

Nigeria has received the prestigious UNODC–World Bank–Egmont Group Stolen Asset Recovery (StAR) Initiative Award. This recognition comes months after the country successfully exited the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list.
India plans to cite evidence from 'Operation Sindoor' in a renewed effort to have Pakistan placed back on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List.

Bosnia and Herzegovina has been placed on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list due to deficiencies in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing framework. The EU Delegation and FATF president urged BiH to swiftly address these shortcomings, emphasizing their importance for the country's European integration path.
Vivek Aggarwal has been elected as the Vice President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), marking a historic first for India. Concurrently, Bosnia and Herzegovina has been officially placed on the FATF's 'grey list' due to insufficient controls over financial transactions and inadequate efforts against money laundering and terrorism financing.

Nigeria's Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, received the 2026 Central Banking Central Bank of the Year Award in London. The award recognizes his efforts in implementing foreign exchange and FATF reforms.
The Prime Minister of Kuwait chaired a meeting focused on ensuring the country's compliance with the requirements set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
Kenya is grappling with the implications of being placed on the FATF Grey List, which significantly alters how the international community views and interacts with the country's financial system.
Retailer FatFace has signed its suppliers to a Net Zero pact, marking a significant step in its broader Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) push.

Austria has successfully passed an international money laundering audit, receiving a positive final report from FATF inspectors after previously facing criticism and the threat of being grey-listed.