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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) plays a crucial role in combating money laundering and terrorist financing. It is an intergovernmental organization that sets international standards and promotes effective implementation of legal, regulatory, and operational measures to combat these illicit activities.
FATF conducts regular evaluations of member countries' anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing systems to ensure compliance with its standards, known as the FATF Recommendations. It also identifies jurisdictions with strategic deficiencies in their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regimes, commonly referred to as "high-risk and non-cooperative jurisdictions."
Furthermore, FATF provides guidance and best practices to member countries on various aspects of combating money laundering and terrorist financing. It encourages the establishment of robust legal frameworks, effective financial intelligence units, and cooperation among law enforcement agencies. FATF also promotes the implementation of customer due diligence measures, suspicious transaction reporting, and the freezing and confiscation of illicit assets.
Through its mutual evaluation process, technical assistance, and global outreach, FATF aims to enhance the global financial system's integrity and protect it from being exploited by criminals and terrorists. Its efforts contribute to the prevention and detection of money laundering and terrorist financing activities, thereby safeguarding the stability and security of the international financial system.