Third Mutual Evaluation Report Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism - Finland

17-Dec-2007

The evaluation of the anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) regime of Finland was based on the Forty Recommendations 2003 and the Nine Special Recommendations on TF 2001 of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), and was prepared using the AML/CFT Methodology 2004.

The evaluation was based on the laws, regulations and other materials supplied by Finland, and information obtained by the evaluation team during its on-site visit to Finland from 16 to 27 April 2007 inclusive, and subsequently.

Mutual evaluation: Finland

24-Oct-2007

FATF third mutual evaluation report of Finland adopted by the FATF plenary in October 2007.

FATF public statement on Iran's lack of a comprehensive AML/CFT regime

11-Oct-2007

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is concerned that the Islamic Republic of Iran's lack of a comprehensive anti-money laundering / combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regime represents a significant vulnerability within the international financial system.

Financial Action Task Force to meet in South Africa

10-Feb-2006

Cape Town International Convention Centre
13 – 17 February, 2006
The Financial Action Task Force, the leading anti-money laundering body, will meet next week in Cape Town, South Africa. Under this year’s South African presidency of the Task Force, participants from FATF member countries will discuss methods to combat international money laundering and the financing of terrorism, and African responses to these issues.

FATF Welcomes China as an Observer

11-Feb-2005

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), meeting in Paris from 9 to 11 February 2005, has welcomed for the first time, the People’s Republic of China to attend its Plenary meeting as an observer. Mr. Jean-Louis Fort, President of the FATF said: “It is both an honour and a privilege to welcome China to this FATF Plenary. It is a major step forward in the global fight against money laundering and terrorist financing. The FATF looks forward to working with the Chinese authorities to achieve membership.” 
See also Best Practices paper on Special Recommendation IX.