FATF Recommendations

Methodology for Assessing Compliance with the FATF 40 Recommendations and the FATF 9 Special Recommendations

24-Oct-2008

The FATF revised in February 2008 its Methodology for Assessing Compliance with the FATF 40 + 9 Recommendations. It is the methodology followed in the mutual evaluation program to assess countries’ anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing (AML/CFT) systems. 

The FATF Revised Interpretative Note to Special Recommendation VII: Wire Transfers

12-Mar-2008

The FATF has revised its Interpretative Note to SR VII on measures for dealing with cross-border wire transfers. Special Recommendation VII (SR VII) was originally developed with the objective of preventing terrorists and other criminals from having unfettered access to wire transfers for moving their funds and for detecting such misuse when it occurs.

Revised Interpretative Note to Special Recommendation VII: Wire transfers

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10-Jun-2005

Revision of the Interpretative Note to SR VII on measures for dealing with cross-border wire transfers.

International Best Practices Paper: Special Recommendation IX

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22-Feb-2010

This Best Practice paper complements Special Recommendation IX and its Interpretative Notes. It does not cover all aspects of Special Recommendation IX, but provides best practices for the areas that ...

Nine Special Recommendations Download Page

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13-Jan-2005

FATF 40 Recommendations - 1996

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01-Sep-1996

The FATF Recommendations were revised for the first time in 1996 to take into account changes in money laundering trends and to anticipate potential future threats.