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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

Indian Government shields Hindutva Terror Groups in breach of FATF Standards

Indian Government shields Hindutva Terror Groups in breach of FATF Standards

A new report titled “Indian Government shields Hindutva Terror Groups in breach of FATF Standards” sheds light on India’s failure to prevent terrorist financing of Hindutva groups while ostensibly complying with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations.
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Weaponizing Counterterrorism: India’s exploitation of terrorism financing assessments to target the civil society

Weaponizing Counterterrorism: India’s exploitation of terrorism financing assessments to target the civil society

The Indian government has exploited the 2010 and 2013 Financial Action Task Force (FATF) assessment reports to supplement its arsenal of counterterrorism and money laundering laws, many of which are routinely used to target civil society organisations and human rights defenders.
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FATF Overlooks Civil Society Concerns in India’s Mutual Evaluation Report

FATF Overlooks Civil Society Concerns in India’s Mutual Evaluation Report

FATF’s latest evaluation praises India’s anti-money laundering efforts while overlooking serious concerns about civil society suppression
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FATF Standards Under Scrutiny: India’s Anti-Terror Laws Weaponized by the State

FATF Standards Under Scrutiny: India’s Anti-Terror Laws Weaponized by the State

India’s Enforcement Directorate, empowered by FATF-inspired legislation, faces accusations of becoming a political tool for quashing dissent by the ruling party.
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Electoral Bond Scheme: FATF’s Failures to Address Deep Institutional Corruption in India

Electoral Bond Scheme: FATF’s Failures to Address Deep Institutional Corruption in India

The report provides a detailed examination of the Electoral Bond Scheme (BDS), its structure, and its impact on political financing in the world’s largest democracy, addressing a key failure of FATF. It draws attention to several critical issues that have emerged since the scheme’s implementation, including concerns about money laundering, corruption, and the erosion of transparency in political funding.
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Shadow Report: Civil Society Perspectives for the FATF Mutual Evaluation Review of India

Shadow Report: Civil Society Perspectives for the FATF Mutual Evaluation Review of India

This shadow report, prepared for the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) upcoming Mutual Evaluation Review of India in November 2023, highlights serious concerns about the Indian government’s misuse of FATF standards to stifle civil society and nonprofit organizations (NPOs).
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