FATF Publication on Global ML/TF RiskThe Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is the global standard-setting body for anti-money laundering, countering financing of terrorism and proliferation financing (AML/CFT/CPF). The FATF identifies jurisdictions that have strategic deficiencies and works with them to address those deficiencies that pose a risk to the international financial system. The purpose of this is to safeguard it from risks associated with money laundering, financing of terrorism and proliferation (ML/TF/PF) as well as to promote greater compliance with AML/CFT/CPF standards.
High-Risk Jurisdictions Subject to a Call for ActionFATF identifies countries or jurisdictions with serious strategic deficiencies to counter money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing. The call for action for
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Iran and
Myanmar remains in effect.
FATF High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action - October 2025Jurisdictions under Increased MonitoringJurisdictions under increased monitoring are actively working with the FATF to address the strategic deficiencies in their regimes to counter money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing. When the FATF places a jurisdiction under increased monitoring, it indicates that the country has committed to taking prompt action to address any identified strategic weaknesses within predetermined deadlines.
FATF Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring - October 2025 Jurisdictions no Longer under Increased MonitoringBurkina Faso, Mozambique, Nigeria and
South Africa are no longer under the list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring as they have strengthened the effectiveness of its AML/CFT/CPF regime to meet the commitments in its action plan regarding the strategic deficiencies that the FATF identified.
Reporting institutions should remain aware of jurisdictions with elevated risks of money laundering, terrorism financing and proliferating financing. This information should be used as a guide for ML/TF/PF risk assessments, compliance programs and to support decisions to report suspicious transactions.