Correspondent banking arrangements can be manipulated to disguise the movement of funds for terrorist financing purposes according to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) recently published book on counter terrorism financing frameworks (Trade-based Financial Crime, 15 May 2023). But Countering the… Read More ›

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Financial institutions’ roles in counter terrorism financing frameworks in focus in new IMF report
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published an extensive book to assist anti-money laundering and combating terrorism financing (AML/CFT) policymakers and practitioners in identifying key challenges and good practices for strengthening the effectiveness of counter terrorism financing frameworks. The roles… Read More ›
IMF publishes new fact sheet on its role in AML/CFT efforts
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published a new fact sheet on its work helping shape policies on anti-money laundering (AML) combatting the financing of terrorism (CFT) and counter-proliferation financing internationally and within its members’ national frameworks. The fact sheet,… Read More ›
GlobE Network for worldwide anti-corruption information exchange launches today
Today marks the launch of the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network), a major international operational network for information exchange between anti-corruption law enforcement authorities. The initiative was developed in partnership with the G20 countries and… Read More ›
IMF, ADB, Australia and New Zealand seek to diminish de-banking impact of AML/CFT compliance
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are working to overcome the increasing difficulties faced by banks and traders in cross-border transactions with Pacific island countries. Australia and New Zealand are financing the work, which responds… Read More ›