On 26 February 2024, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) announced it is considering revisions to Recommendation 16 (R.16), its Interpretive Note (INR.16) and the related glossary of specific terms, to adapt them to the changes in payment business models and messaging standards.
In the press release, the FATF
In this latest episode of our EMEA regulatory insights series colleagues from Dubai provide their thoughts and insights on what 2024 holds for the UAE from a financial services regulatory perspective.
The podcast can be found here.
On 16 November 2023, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) updated its best practices on combating the abuse of non-profit organisations (NPOs). The update follows the revisions that the FATF made earlier this year to Recommendation 8 that aim to protect NPOs from potential terrorist financing abuse through the effective implementation
On 1 November 2023, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) published a report on crowdfunding for terrorism financing.
The majority of crowdfunding activity is legitimate, but events around the world have demonstrated that it can also be exploited for illegal purposes. This includes terrorists and terrorist groups who exploit fundraising platforms and crowdfunding