Burkina Faso's measures to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism and proliferation

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GIABA Mutual Evaluation Report of Burkina Faso-2019

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Burkina Faso's measures to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism and proliferation

This report by the Inter Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA)  provides a summary of the AML/CFT measures in place in Burkina Faso as at the date of the on-site visit (23 July to 7 August 2018). It analyses the level of compliance with the FATF 40 Recommendations and the level of effectiveness of Burkina Faso’s AML/CFT system, and provides recommendations on how the system could be strengthened. 

This Mutual Evaluation Report was adopted by the GIABA at its May 2019 Plenary meeting and the findings of the assessment have also been reviewed and endorsed by the FATF.   

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GIABA Mutual Evaluation Report of Burkina Faso-2019

Earlier reports on Burkina Faso's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing

More information: 

The FATF Recommendations

FATF Methodology for assessing compliance with the FATF Recommendations and the effectiveness of AML/CFT systems

GIABA

 

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