FATF Updates List of Jurisdictions With AML, Sanctions Compliance Deficiencies

The Financial Action Task Force recently updated its list of jurisdictions with “deficiencies” in combating terrorism financing, weapons proliferation and other sanctions-related issues, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network said Feb. 26. The FATF added Laos and Nepal to its list of "Jurisdictions Under Increased Monitoring" and removed the Philippines from it. The FATF’s list of "High-Risk Jurisdictions Subject to a Call for Action" remains the same and still lists Iran, North Korea and Myanmar.