Long abstract

The FATF held a plenary meeting in Paris, France, from 27 to 29 June 2007.  The meeting was chaired by the FATF President, Mr Frank Swedlove.  Key outcomes from the meeting include: welcoming the People's Republic of China as the FATF's newest member; guidance for the private sector and governments on combating money laundering and terrorist financing; reports on the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing systems of China, Greece and the United Kingdom; and, 2 new studies on money laundering and terrorist financing methods (through real estate and related to drug trafficking in Central Asia).