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FATF has nearly 40 member countries, and exerts its influence through numerous regional bodies. Non-member countries are equally subject to FATF’s standards through blacklisting methods.

We’re here to demystify FATF’s localized forms of influence in each part of the world. Welcome to our country portal, where you can view a fact-file for each country’s place within the FATF apparatus. Through news and reporting, learn how FATF has influenced local aspects on the ground in each context.

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India

Membership Status: Full Member (Since 2010), Member of FATF Steering Group

Regional Bodies: Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG), Eurasian Group (EAG)

Compliance level: Placed in the ‘regular follow-up’ category after the 2023-24 Mutual Evaluation. One of only five G20 countries in this top category

Recent Evaluation: Mutual Evaluation conducted during 2023-24

The Philippines

Membership Status: Not a full member. Currently under increased monitoring (often referred to as the “grey list”).
Being on the “grey list” may impact international financial relations and investor confidence

Regional Bodies: Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG)

Compliance Level: As of 2022 Mutual Evaluation, Largely Compliant for 29 of the FATF 40 Recommendations. Compliant for 8 of the FATF 40 Recommendations

Recent Evaluation: Last Mutual Evaluation Report published in October 2021. Follow-up report published in November 2023

Upcoming: Implementation of National Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorism Financing, and Counter-Proliferation Financing Strategy (NACS) 2023-2027.

South Africa

Membership Status: Full Member (Since 2003). Currently under increased monitoring (often referred to as the “grey list”).
Being on the “grey list” may impact international financial relations and investor confidence

Regional Bodies: Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG)

Compliance Level: As of the 2023 follow-up Mutual Evaluation, Largely Compliant for 29 of the FATF 40 Recommendations, Compliant for 5 of the FATF 40 Recommendations

Recent Evaluation: Mutual Evaluation Report published in October 2021. Follow-up report published in November 2023

Upcoming: South Africa has until January 2025 to address all remaining Action Items. If successful, an onsite visit could be scheduled for April/May 2025, with potential removal from the grey list at the June 2025 FATF Plenary.

Kenya

Membership Status: Not a full member. On the FATF “grey list” of Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring since February 2024.

Regional Bodies: Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG)

Compliance Level: Compliant for 13 of the FATF 40 Recommendations. Largely Compliant for 3 of the FATF 40 Recommendations

Recent Evaluation: Mutual Evaluation Report adopted in September 2022

Upcoming: Expected to take 3-4 years to address deficiencies and potentially be removed from the grey list

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News and Reports

Enforcement Directorate’s FATF-Driven Expansion: Scrutiny Intensifies on Financial Transactions and Civil Society

The Enforcement Directorate (ED), India’s nodal agency for investigating money laundering cases, has seen a significant expansion of its powers […]

FATF Report Reveals India’s Misuse of Anti-Terror Laws: PUCL Calls for Urgent Reforms

FATF’s latest report on India exposes its failure to prevent the misuse of its recommendations, as evidenced by India’s continued “partial compliance” and systematic targeting of NGOs using FATF-inspired laws, prompting PUCL to demand urgent legal reforms and protection for civil society.

Why India needs to really pay attention to FATF

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has released its Mutual Evaluation Report (MER) on India after a 14-year gap, presenting […]

FATF fails its mandate with India review: Critical issues ignored

Today’s release of India’s Mutual Evaluation Report by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) overlooks critical aspects of the country’s […]

FATF Silence Deafening as India Dismisses US Court Summons in Alleged Assassination Plot

As India rebuffs US court summons over an alleged assassination plot, FATF’s silence on potential misuse of security apparatus highlights gaps in its oversight of counter-terrorism measures.

The Adverse Impact of Counterterrorism Laws on Human Rights Defenders and FATF Compliance in India

A comprehensive report by the American Bar Association reveals how India has exploited FATF recommendations to justify laws that suppress civil society and human rights defenders.

Philippines Leads Alarming Global Trend of Targeting Development NGOs through FATF Standards

Global civil society organizations are sounding the alarm on the misuse of FATF standards to justify increasing attacks on development NGOs, calling for urgent action to protect civic space while maintaining effective anti-money laundering measures.

FATF Compliance or Overreach? South Africa’s Intelligence Bill Raises Alarm

South Africa’s proposed General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill, ostensibly aimed at addressing financial crime concerns, grants the State Security Agency sweeping powers that could threaten civil liberties and democratic oversight under the guise of national security.

FATF Recommendations Weaponized: South Africa’s Proposed Intelligence Bill Threatens Civil Liberties

While FATF scrutinizes South Africa’s technical compliance with anti-money laundering measures, it fails to address the broader implications of the country’s proposed intelligence legislation, which could undermine civil liberties and the non-profit sector under the guise of security.

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