FATF Publication on Global ML/TF Risk – February 2026
FATF Publication on Global ML/TF Risk
The 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 financing (ML/TF/PF) as well as to promote greater compliance with AML/CFT/CPF standards.
High-Risk Jurisdictions Subject to a Call for Action
FATF identifies countries or jurisdictions with serious strategic deficiencies to counter ML/TF/PF. The call for action for Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Iran and Myanmar remains in effect.
Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring
Jurisdictions under increased monitoring are actively working with the FATF to address the strategic deficiencies in their regimes to counter ML/TF/PF. 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. Kuwait and Papua New Guinea have been added to the list of jurisdictions subject to increased monitoring.
Reporting institutions should remain aware of jurisdictions with elevated risks of ML/TF/PF. This information should be used as a guide for ML/TF/PF risk assessments, compliance programs and to support decisions to report suspicious transactions.
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