JFSC update AML/CFT/CPF Appendix D2 countries and territories - March 2024
17/03/2024
The JFSC announced they have reviewed and updated Appendix D2 of the AML/CFT/CPF Handbook, which lists countries, territories and areas identified by reliable and independent sources as presenting a higher risk of FINANCIAL CRIME
- Money laundering,
- Terrorism financing,
- Proliferation financing, and
- Sanctions.
These sources include.
- The Financial Action Task Force (FATF),
- The United Nations, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development,
- The World Bank,
- The US Department of State,
- The UK Government, and
- others.
To see the additions & removals to existing countries click here.
The JFSC offer the following Important points to remember.
- All relevant persons are expected to exercise judgment in how they interpret and use these sources and must reach their conclusions on risks.
- The sources use different methodologies which are not necessarily comparable. For example, they may consider different risk factors and may comment on different jurisdictions.
- The sources may be incomplete - The JFSC does not accept responsibility for their findings or conclusions.
Next steps
- Businesses should review their policies and procedures, existing customer relationships and prospective clients accordingly.
- Visit the AML/CFT/CPF Handbook page on The JFSC website to view the updated appendices.
- You can also subscribe to the JFSC news and updates e-mail alerts.
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