• Subscribe
  • Magazines
  • About
  • Contact
  • Advertise
Thursday 18 September 2025
  • zh-hant 中文
  • ja 日本語
  • en English
IAG
Advertisement
  • Newsfeed
  • Mag Articles
  • Video
  • Opinion
  • Tags
  • Regional
    • Africa
    • Australia
    • Cambodia
    • China
    • CNMI
    • Europe
    • Hong Kong
    • India
    • Japan
    • Laos
    • Latin America
    • Malaysia
    • Macau
    • Nepal
    • New Zealand
    • North America
    • North Korea
    • Philippines
    • Russia
    • Singapore
    • South Korea
    • Sri Lanka
    • Thailand
    • UAE
    • Vietnam
  • Events
  • Contributors
  • SUBSCRIBE FREE
  • 中文
No Result
View All Result
IAG
  • Newsfeed
  • Mag Articles
  • Video
  • Opinion
  • Tags
  • Regional
    • Africa
    • Australia
    • Cambodia
    • China
    • CNMI
    • Europe
    • Hong Kong
    • India
    • Japan
    • Laos
    • Latin America
    • Malaysia
    • Macau
    • Nepal
    • New Zealand
    • North America
    • North Korea
    • Philippines
    • Russia
    • Singapore
    • South Korea
    • Sri Lanka
    • Thailand
    • UAE
    • Vietnam
  • Events
  • Contributors
  • SUBSCRIBE FREE
  • 中文
No Result
View All Result
IAG
No Result
View All Result

Financial Action Task Force to halve number of countries on global AML “grey list” under new review criteria

Ben Blaschke by Ben Blaschke
Mon 21 Oct 2024 at 06:20
Financial Action Task Force to halve number of countries on global AML “grey list” under new review criteria
25
SHARES
620
VIEWS
Print Friendly, PDF & Email

Global AML watchdog the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) says it has made major changes to the criteria it uses for placing countries on its “grey list” of nations under increased monitoring, with the aim of relieving pressure on lesser developed nations and focusing instead on those posing greater risks to the international financial system.

The revised criteria will see jurisdictions prioritized for review if they are a FATF member, are a country on the World Bank High-Income Countries list and are a country with financial sector assets above US$10 billion.

If the jurisdiction is a least developed country as defined by the United Nations, they will not be prioritized for active review unless the FATF agrees that they pose a significant money laundering, terrorist financing or proliferation financing risk. In such cases, least developed countries entering the review process could be granted a longer observation period to work on progress against their Key Recommended Action roadmap, the FATF said.

The changes will be applied for the next round of assessments and could see the number of “low-capacity countries” on the grey list halved, it added.

The revised criteria for placing countries on the grey list represents the first major impact of Elisa de Anda Madrazo following her appointment as President of the FATF in July and comes ahead of this week’s plenary in Paris – also her first while in charge.

According to a report by Bloomberg, the decision to amend the criteria follows criticisms that the FATF had been too tough on emerging-market countries and too lenient on more powerful members, with a recent FATF report naming the likes of the US, Australia and Switzerland for failing to adequately regulate designated non-financial businesses and professions, including casinos, lawyers and real estate agents.

“What’s changed is how we treat the countries that have such strategic deficiencies,” De Anda told the news agency. “If you’re an FATF member or a high-income country, you’ll be held to a higher standard.”

While the FATF has not flagged any changes to how it reviews countries on the black list – currently comprising Iran, North Korea and Myanmar – the revised grey list criteria could benefit nations like the Philippines which has stated its desire to be removed from the list by the end of this year.

The Philippines is one of 21 nations currently, with the FATF having specifically highlighted its lack of oversight of risks related to the casino junket sector.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr last year issued a Memorandum Circular directing 44 government agencies, including gaming regulator PAGCOR, to “review and assess” their requirements and take all necessary actions to ensure the country exits the “grey list” within the stated timeframe.

PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco also revealed at G2E Asia in early June that he had appointed the regulator’s new President and COO, Atty. Wilma Eisma, to “personally oversee” its efforts to ensure the country is removed from the FATF’s grey list as soon as possible.

In announcing its new criteria, the FATF noted that the impact of illicit financial flows – which fuel “life-destroying crimes … like human trafficking or child sexual exploitation as well as acts of terror which by nature are meant to cause death and suffering” – are felt most strongly by the least developed countries as it impedes sustainable development.

“Proceeds of crimes, such as tax evasion, corruption, organized crime, divert billions of dollars annually away from essential public goods like education and health. Depriving criminals from their ill-gotten gains is crucial to help these countries building robust economies and societies,” the FATF said.

“The changes made by the FATF will ensure the listing process better targets the countries that pose the greatest risk to the international financial system and contributes to more adequate support to low-capacity countries.”

RelatedPosts

Comtrade Gaming to expand reach of in-house studio CG Games via partnership with Interwetten

Comtrade Gaming to expand reach of in-house studio CG Games via partnership with Interwetten

Mon 15 Sep 2025 at 22:05
Crane NXT to improve counterfeit detection abilities via planned full acquisition of Italian inspection and detection firm Antares Vision

Crane NXT to improve counterfeit detection abilities via planned full acquisition of Italian inspection and detection firm Antares Vision

Sat 13 Sep 2025 at 11:12
1xBet becomes Premium Sponsor of SBC Summit 2025

1xBet becomes Premium Sponsor of SBC Summit 2025

Thu 11 Sep 2025 at 06:52
Reigning heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk to headline Lisbon’s SBC Summit next week

Reigning heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk to headline Lisbon’s SBC Summit next week

Wed 10 Sep 2025 at 05:46
Load More
Tags: anti-money launderingElisa de Anda MadrazoEuropeFinancial Action Task Forcegrey list
Share10Share2
Ben Blaschke

Ben Blaschke

A former sports journalist in Sydney, Australia, Ben has been Managing Editor of Inside Asian Gaming since early 2016. He played a leading role in developing and launching IAG Breakfast Briefing in April 2017 and oversees as well as being a key contributor to all of IAG’s editorial pursuits.

Current Issue

Editorial – Flipping the script

Editorial – Flipping the script

by Ben Blaschke
Thu 28 Aug 2025 at 12:30

This month represents an important milestone for Inside Asian Gaming as we launch IAG EXPO – an expansion of the...

Asia market roundup

Asia market roundup

by Ben Blaschke
Thu 28 Aug 2025 at 12:26

Inside Asian Gaming takes a deep dive into the state of Asia-Pacific’s key gaming markets: who’s hot, who’s not and...

Rewriting the rules

Rewriting the rules

by Newsdesk
Thu 28 Aug 2025 at 11:43

IAG EXPO, taking place at Newport World Resorts from 8 to 10 September, is not your usual trade show. IAG...

Test of character

Test of character

by Newsdesk
Thu 28 Aug 2025 at 11:28

Since its establishment in 1989, Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has developed into the world’s most trusted name when it comes...

Evolution Asia
Evolution Asia
Aristocrat
GLI
Nustar
SABA
Mindslot
Solaire
Hann
Tecnet
NWR
NWR

Related Posts

10 Years Ago – Reimagining Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan cabinet approves budget proposal to increase betting levy, double casino entry for locals

by Newsdesk
Thu 18 Sep 2025 at 02:27

The Sri Lankan cabinet has approved a proposal in the country’s 2025 budget that will see the betting levy increased and casino entry fee for locals doubled. According to a report by local business media outlet Economy Next, Cabinet Spokesman...

CDC Gaming announces reimagined Day Zero Party including “10 Women Rising in Gaming” presentation at Resorts World Las Vegas’ Allē Lounge on 66, on 5 October 2025, the Sunday prior to G2E

CDC Gaming announces reimagined Day Zero Party including “10 Women Rising in Gaming” presentation at Resorts World Las Vegas’ Allē Lounge on 66, on 5 October 2025, the Sunday prior to G2E

by Newsdesk
Thu 18 Sep 2025 at 02:08

CDC Gaming, the premier source of news, commentary and analysis for the gaming industry in the Americas and sister company to Inside Asian Gaming, has announced a revamped, reimagined and refreshed Day Zero Party ahead of this year’s Global Gaming...

Wynn says UAE development contribution to total around US$900 million as Thailand opportunity looms large

Cryptocurrency payments, smart table rollout across all games among technology innovations being planned at Wynn Al Marjan Island

by Ben Blaschke
Thu 18 Sep 2025 at 02:01

Wynn Al Marjan Island is looking to open with smart gaming tables installed across all or most of its gaming areas and payment options that include cryptocurrencies, the company has revealed. David Patent, Executive Vice President, Gaming Operations at Wynn’s...

Interview with Newport World Resorts’ Nilo Thaddeus Rodriguez

Interview with Newport World Resorts’ Nilo Thaddeus Rodriguez

by Newsdesk
Wed 17 Sep 2025 at 19:04

IAG sat down with Nilo Thaddeus Rodriguez – the President and CEO of Newport World Resorts – to discuss the property’s recent market share gains and what new features and attractions we can expect to see in the coming months.

Your browser does not support the video tag.


IAG

© 2005-2025
Inside Asian Gaming.
All rights reserved.

  • SUBSCRIBE FREE
  • NEWSFEED
  • MAG ARTICLES
  • VIDEO
  • OPINION
  • TAGS
  • REGIONAL
  • EVENTS
  • CONSULTING
  • CONTRIBUTORS
  • MAGAZINES
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT
  • ADVERTISE
  • 中文

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • 中文
  • Subscribe
  • Newsfeed
  • Mag Articles
  • Video
  • Opinion
  • Tags
  • Regional
  • Events
  • Contributors
  • Magazines
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • About
  • Home for G2E Asia

© 2005-2025
Inside Asian Gaming.
All rights reserved.

  • 中文
  • English