Global anti-money laundering watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Friday (Feb 23rd) announced the latest additions to its increased monitoring list aka the grey list.

<h2>FATF grey list February 2024</h2>

The global body that leads global action to tackle money laundering, terrorist and proliferation financing, as per its latest update, has removed the United Arab Emirates, Barbados, Gibraltar, and Uganda from its grey list.

Congratulating the nations, the FATF said, "These jurisdictions had committed to implement an Action Plan to resolve swiftly the identified strategic deficiencies within agreed timeframes."

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"These countries will no longer be subject to the FATF’s increased monitoring process," it added.

It also announced fresh additions to its grey list. This year, Kenya and Namibia will be subject to increased monitoring from the FATF.&nbsp;

When the FATF places a jurisdiction under increased monitoring, "it means the country has committed to implement an Action Plan to resolve swiftly the identified strategic deficiencies within agreed timeframes."

Currently, there are 21 nations — Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Croatia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, Jamaica, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Philippines, Senegal, South Africa, South Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Türkiye, Vietnam, and Yemen — are on the list.

<h2>FATF black list</h2>

The global money-laundering watchdog has not made any new additions to its "Jurisdictions subject to a call for action" aka its black list.

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These countries or jurisdictions, as per the FATF website, have "serious strategic deficiencies to counter money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing. These jurisdictions are subject to a call for action to protect the international financial system."

<h2>FATF condemns Russia</h2>

It also repeated its condemnation of Russia for its invasion of Ukraine two years ago. It said: "One year after the Russian Federation’s illegal, unprovoked and unjustified full-scale military invasion of Ukraine, the FATF reiterates its deepest sympathies for the people of Ukraine and continues to deplore the huge loss of lives and malicious destruction caused by the Russia Federation’s ongoing brutal attack on Ukraine."

"The FATF acknowledges the United Nations General Assembly Resolution ES-11/1 which demands that the Russian Federation immediately, completely and unconditionally withdraw all of its military forces from the territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognised borders."

"The FATF continues to call upon all jurisdictions to remain vigilant of threats to the integrity, safety and security of the international financial system arising from the Russian Federation’s war against Ukraine," it added.

(With inputs from agencies)

Global anti-money laundering watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Friday (Feb 23rd) announced the latest additions to its increased monitoring list aka the grey list.

Global anti-money laundering watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Friday (Feb 23rd) announced the latest additions to its increased monitoring list aka the grey list. FATF grey list February 2024 The global body that leads global action to tackle money laundering, terrorist and proliferation financing, as per its latest update, has removed the United Arab Emirates, Barbados, Gibraltar, and Uganda from its grey list. Congratulating the nations, the FATF said, "These jurisdictions had committed to implement an Action Plan to resolve swiftly the identified strategic deficiencies within agreed timeframes." Also read | Ukraine launches probe into over 122,000 suspected war crimes since start of Russian invasion "These countries will no longer be subject to the FATF’s increased monitoring process," it added. It also announced fresh additions to its grey list. This year, Kenya and Namibia will be subject to increased monitoring from the FATF. When the FATF places a jurisdiction under increased monitoring, "it means the country has committed to implement an Action Plan to resolve swiftly the identified strategic deficiencies within agreed timeframes." Currently, there are 21 nations — Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Croatia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, Jamaica, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Philippines, Senegal, South Africa, South Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Türkiye, Vietnam, and Yemen — are on the list. FATF black list The global money-laundering watchdog has not made any new additions to its "Jurisdictions subject to a call for action" aka its black list. Also read | German parliament supports partial legalisation of cannabis, doctors warn will increase risk of addiction These countries or jurisdictions, as per the FATF website, have "serious strategic deficiencies to counter money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing. These jurisdictions are subject to a call for action to protect the international financial system." FATF condemns Russia It also repeated its condemnation of Russia for its invasion of Ukraine two years ago. It said: "One year after the Russian Federation’s illegal, unprovoked and unjustified full-scale military invasion of Ukraine, the FATF reiterates its deepest sympathies for the people of Ukraine and continues to deplore the huge loss of lives and malicious destruction caused by the Russia Federation’s ongoing brutal attack on Ukraine." "The FATF acknowledges the United Nations General Assembly Resolution ES-11/1 which demands that the Russian Federation immediately, completely and unconditionally withdraw all of its military forces from the territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognised borders." "The FATF continues to call upon all jurisdictions to remain vigilant of threats to the integrity, safety and security of the international financial system arising from the Russian Federation’s war against Ukraine," it added. (With inputs from agencies)

Money laundering watchdog FATF condemns Russia for Ukraine war; removes UAE from grey list

Ever since the killing of Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri in Kabul by the United States, questions have been raised about Pakistan’s involvement in giving the country information about the terrorist’s whereabouts. Last week, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, the head of the Pakistani Army, asked the US for assistance to obtain an early loan from the IMF. Additionally, according to sources, he engaged in a telephone conversation with the US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, about his efforts to pull Pakistan out of the economic mess. The US feels that the Taliban has violated the deal signed between the two by giving shelter to the Al-Qaeda chief, ANI reported.

According to a report in the Times of Israel, experts believe that the White House may have used pressure methods and sought a trade-off with the country, the US supporting Pakistan during its financial crisis in exchange for Pakistan disclosing the information about the Al-Qaeda chief. Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) Michael Rubin observes that it is unclear from where the drone that fired the two missiles into the terrorist home flew. He further stated that it would be much clearer that Bajwa was involved in the killing if the drones that came from Pakistan.

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Michael argued that it’s time to make Pakistan deliver all of Al Qaeda’s assets immediately and abide by all FATF counterterrorism recommendations. He further stated that it is time that the Biden administration should use caution while allowing the South Asian country to profit from its continued support for terrorism.

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Since June 2018, Pakistan has been included in the ‘grey list' of countries with weak anti-money laundering and counter-terror financing policies by the Paris-based global watchdog.

Pakistan’s imports, exports, remittances, and restricted access to foreign credit have all suffered due to being added to the grey list. The country was added to the list as it was unsuccessful in implementing the worldwide standards and has made little effort in the investigation and prosecution of leaders of terrorist groups designated by the UN.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Ever since the killing of Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri in Kabul by the United States, questions have been raised about Pakistan’s involvement in giving the country information about the terrorist’s whereabouts.

Ever since the killing of Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri in Kabul by the United States, questions have been raised about Pakistan’s involvement in giving the country information about the terrorist’s whereabouts. Last week, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, the head of the Pakistani Army, asked the US for assistance to obtain an early loan from the IMF. Additionally, according to sources, he engaged in a telephone conversation with the US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, about his efforts to pull Pakistan out of the economic mess. The US feels that the Taliban has violated the deal signed between the two by giving shelter to the Al-Qaeda chief, ANI reported. According to a report in the Times of Israel, experts believe that the White House may have used pressure methods and sought a trade-off with the country, the US supporting Pakistan during its financial crisis in exchange for Pakistan disclosing the information about the Al-Qaeda chief. Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) Michael Rubin observes that it is unclear from where the drone that fired the two missiles into the terrorist home flew. He further stated that it would be much clearer that Bajwa was involved in the killing if the drones that came from Pakistan. Also read | Here's how world is reacting to the killing of Al-Qaeda chief Zawahiri Michael argued that it’s time to make Pakistan deliver all of Al Qaeda’s assets immediately and abide by all FATF counterterrorism recommendations. He further stated that it is time that the Biden administration should use caution while allowing the South Asian country to profit from its continued support for terrorism. Also read | US kills Al-Qaeda terror group chief Ayman al-Zawahiri in Afghanistan drone strike Since June 2018, Pakistan has been included in the ‘grey list' of countries with weak anti-money laundering and counter-terror financing policies by the Paris-based global watchdog. Pakistan’s imports, exports, remittances, and restricted access to foreign credit have all suffered due to being added to the grey list. The country was added to the list as it was unsuccessful in implementing the worldwide standards and has made little effort in the investigation and prosecution of leaders of terrorist groups designated by the UN. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has ordered his foreign minister to expel ambassadors of 10 countries, which includes United States and Germany.<o:p></o:p>

This decision by Erdogan came after some leaders appealed for the release of a jailed civil society leader.<o:p></o:p>

<a name="_Hlk85918783">"</a>I have ordered our foreign minister to declare these 10 ambassadors as persona non grata as soon as possible," Erdogan said. "They must leave here the day they no longer know Turkey."

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These envoys had reportedly protested the detention of Parisian-born philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala. They had claimed that his detention had “cast a shadow” over Turkey.<o:p></o:p>

The western ambassadors had urged Turkey to ensure "just and speedy resolution" in Kavala’s case.<o:p></o:p>

Erdogan, however, accused the foreign envoys of ‘indecency’ and ordered expulsion of these ten foreign ambassadors. He claims "we cannot have the luxury of hosting them in our country".

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Kavala, a 64-year-old civil society leader, has been behind the bars since 2017 without any conviction. He has been accused with several charged which are linked to infamous anti-government protests in 2013 and 2016’s failed military coup.<o:p></o:p>

This announcement comes at a time when Turkey has been pushed to the FATF "grey list" with other countries such as Pakistan, Syria, South Sudan and Yemen. Erdogan’s country has been placed in "grey list" due to money laundering and terrorist financing issues.<o:p></o:p>

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has ordered his foreign minister to expel ambassadors of 10 countries, which includes United States and Germany. This decision by Erdogan came after some leaders appealed for the release of a jailed civil society leader.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has ordered his foreign minister to expel ambassadors of 10 countries, which includes United States and Germany. This decision by Erdogan came after some leaders appealed for the release of a jailed civil society leader. "I have ordered our foreign minister to declare these 10 ambassadors as persona non grata as soon as possible," Erdogan said. "They must leave here the day they no longer know Turkey." Also read | FATF puts Turkey on 'grey list'; Pakistan to remain on 'grey list' These envoys had reportedly protested the detention of Parisian-born philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala. They had claimed that his detention had “cast a shadow” over Turkey. The western ambassadors had urged Turkey to ensure "just and speedy resolution" in Kavala’s case. Erdogan, however, accused the foreign envoys of ‘indecency’ and ordered expulsion of these ten foreign ambassadors. He claims "we cannot have the luxury of hosting them in our country". WATCH | Kavala, a 64-year-old civil society leader, has been behind the bars since 2017 without any conviction. He has been accused with several charged which are linked to infamous anti-government protests in 2013 and 2016’s failed military coup. This announcement comes at a time when Turkey has been pushed to the FATF "grey list" with other countries such as Pakistan, Syria, South Sudan and Yemen. Erdogan’s country has been placed in "grey list" due to money laundering and terrorist financing issues.

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Pakistan has until June to improve its counter-terror financing operations in line with an internationally agreed action plan or face actions against it, a global watchdog said on Friday.

"The FATF strongly urges Pakistan to swiftly complete its full action plan by June 2020," the Financial Action Task Force said in a statement after a meeting in Paris.

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"Otherwise, should significant and sustainable progress especially in prosecuting and penalising TF not be made by the next Plenary, the FATF will take action," it added.

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It said such action could include calling on its members to order their financial institutions give particularly rigorous attention to business relations and transactions with Pakistani clients.

Pakistan has until June to improve its counter-terror financing operations in line with an internationally agreed action plan or face actions against it, a global watchdog said on Friday.

Pakistan has until June to improve its counter-terror financing operations in line with an internationally agreed action plan or face actions against it, a global watchdog said on Friday. "The FATF strongly urges Pakistan to swiftly complete its full action plan by June 2020," the Financial Action Task Force said in a statement after a meeting in Paris. Also read: In major shift, China sends stern message to Pakistan on FATF × "Otherwise, should significant and sustainable progress especially in prosecuting and penalising TF not be made by the next Plenary, the FATF will take action," it added. Also read: Pakistan does not mention Dawood Ibrahim in its response to FATF It said such action could include calling on its members to order their financial institutions give particularly rigorous attention to business relations and transactions with Pakistani clients.

Global watchdog FATF keeps Pakistan on terrorism financing 'grey list'

Pakistan continues to be on the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) grey list on terror funding. This is after Pakistan failed to fulfil the commitment to curb terror funding. FATF has asked Pakistan to implement an action plan by June.

WION Dispatch: Pak to remain on FATF's Grey list; Fails to implement 13/27 points

Sources: Pakistan remain on FATF grey list

Pakistan's crucial Financial Action Task Force (FATF) plenary began in Paris today. The plenary decided that Pakistan will stay in the FATF's 'Grey List'.

Pakistan to stay in FATF's 'Grey List'

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