MER, assessment, evaluation, Nepal

Nepal is a member of APG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) measures in Nepal was conducted by APG.

typologies, maritime piracy, kidnapping for ransom

In recent years, there has been a growing concern over organised piracy on the high seas and kidnapping for ransom. These activities present a number of a potential risks to the international financial system and challenges to the law enforcement and regulatory framework worldwide. The FATF has completed a study that provides an overview of this problem and analyses the related money flows to the extent that this is possible. In addition to informing the work of other international bodies dealing with this issue, the report, which will be published shortly, will also serve as a useful source of general information on the subject.

MER, assessment, evaluation, Maldives, IMF

The Maldives is a member of APG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) measures in the Maldives was conducted by the International Monetary Fund (IMF)and adopted by APG.

MER, assessment, evaluation, Marshall Islands

The Marshall Islands is a member of APG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) measures in The Marshall Islands was conducted by APG.

Typologies, Trafficking of Human Beings, Smuggling of migrants

FATF has carried out a study which describes the money flows related to trafficking of human beings and smuggling of migrants, and attempts to assess their scale. The report provides a series of red-flag indicators for the various destination / origin countries and different sectors to help financial institutions to better detect related suspicious financial activity.