Long abstract

Over 400 delegates from 32 jurisdiction and 16 international organisations attended the FATF Plenary meeting held in Paris on 12-14 October. Professor Kader Asmal, of the Republic of South Africa assumed the chairmanship of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).  He noted that his country is one of the newest members of the organisation, having joined the FATF  in June 2003.  “I am proud to lead this organisation. This demonstrates the strong commitment of African countries to take a role in combating the scourges of international crime.”