Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG)

The purpose of the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) is to ensure the adoption, implementation and enforcement of internationally accepted anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing standards as set out in the FATF Forty Recommendations . The effort includes assisting countries and territories of the region in enacting laws to deal with the proceeds of crime, mutual legal assistance, confiscation, forfeiture and extradition; providing guidance in setting up systems for reporting and investigating suspicious transactions and helping in the establishment of financial intelligence units. The APG also enables regional factors to be taken into account in the implementation of anti-money laundering measures.

Members

Observers

Observers

Upcoming assessments

Niue

Country: Niue
Last evaluation: 2012-08-01 00:00
Possible onsite period
Possible Plenary discussion

Maldives

Country: Maldives
Last evaluation: 2011-07-01 00:00
Possible onsite period
Possible Plenary discussion

Timor Leste

Country: Timor Leste
Last evaluation: 2011-07-01 00:00
Possible onsite period
Possible Plenary discussion

Papua New Guinea

Country: Papua New Guinea
Last evaluation: 2011-07-01 00:00
Possible onsite period
Possible Plenary discussion

Nauru

Country: Nauru
Last evaluation: 2012-07-01 00:00
Possible onsite period
Possible Plenary discussion

Marshall Islands

Country: Marshall Islands
Last evaluation: 2011-07-01 00:00
Possible onsite period
Possible Plenary discussion

Samoa

Country: Samoa
Last evaluation: 2015-10-05 00:00
Possible onsite period
Possible Plenary discussion

Malaysia

Country: Malaysia
Last evaluation: 2015-09-01 00:00
Possible onsite period: 2025-02-03 00:00
Possible Plenary discussion: 2025-10-01 00:00

Singapore

Country: Singapore
Last evaluation: 2016-06-01 00:00
Possible onsite period: 2025-07-01 00:00
Possible Plenary discussion: 2026-02-01 00:00

Canada

Country: Canada
Last evaluation: 2016-06-01 00:00
Possible onsite period: 2025-12-01 00:00
Possible Plenary discussion: 2026-06-01 00:00

United States

Country: United States
Last evaluation: 2016-11-30 00:00
Possible onsite period: 2026-04-01 00:00
Possible Plenary discussion: 2026-10-01 00:00

China

Country: China
Last evaluation: 2019-04-01 00:00
Possible onsite period: 2026-08-01 00:00
Possible Plenary discussion: 2027-02-01 00:00

Australia

Country: Australia
Last evaluation: 2015-04-01 00:00
Possible onsite period: 2026-12-01 00:00
Possible Plenary discussion: 2027-06-01 00:00

Fiji

Country: Fiji
Last evaluation: 2016-11-26 00:00
Possible onsite period
Possible Plenary discussion: 2027-07-01 00:00

Sri Lanka

Country: Sri Lanka
Last evaluation: 2015-10-05 00:00
Possible onsite period
Possible Plenary discussion: 2027-07-01 00:00

Bangladesh

Country: Bangladesh
Last evaluation
Possible onsite period: 2016-11-21 00:00
Possible Plenary discussion: 2028-07-01 00:00

Thailand

Country: Thailand
Last evaluation: 2017-12-27 00:00
Possible onsite period
Possible Plenary discussion: 2028-07-01 00:00

Japan

Country: Japan
Last evaluation: 2021-08-01 00:00
Possible onsite period: 2028-08-01 00:00
Possible Plenary discussion: 2029-02-01 00:00

Republic of Korea

Country: Republic of Korea
Last evaluation: 2020-04-01 00:00
Possible onsite period: 2028-12-01 00:00
Possible Plenary discussion: 2029-06-01 00:00

New Zealand

Country: New Zealand
Last evaluation: 2021-04-01 00:00
Possible onsite period: 2029-04-01 00:00
Possible Plenary discussion: 2029-10-01 00:00

Indonesia

Country: Indonesia
Last evaluation: 2023-04-01 00:00
Possible onsite period: 2029-12-01 00:00
Possible Plenary discussion: 2030-06-01 00:00

Hong Kong, China

Country: Hong Kong, China
Last evaluation: 2019-09-01 00:00
Possible onsite period: 2029-12-01 00:00
Possible Plenary discussion: 2030-06-01 00:00

FATF and FATF-Style Regional Bodies

Action Group against Money Laundering in Central Africa (GABAC)

Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG)

Eurasian Group (EAG)

Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF)

Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures (MONEYVAL)

Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG)

Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

Financial Action Task Force of Latin America (GAFILAT)

Inter Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA)

Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF)

Relevant reports

7 Nov 2024

Consolidated assessment ratings An up-to-date overview of the ratings on both effectiveness and technical compliance for all countries assessed against the 2012 FATF Recommendations and using the 2013 Assessment Methodology.
19 Sep 2024

India's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing An assessment of India's measures to tackle illicit finance concludes that the country has implemented an anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) framework that is achieving good results.
11 Jul 2024

FATF-FSRB Annual High-Level Meeting FATF President T. Raja Kumar met with the Chairs and Executive Secretaries of the nine FATF-Style Regional Bodies (FSRBs) at the FATF-FSRB Annual High-Level Meeting.
24 Jun 2024

Palau's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This report analyses Palau's progress in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in the 2018 assessment of their measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.
24 Jun 2024

Vietnam's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This report analyses Vietnam's progress in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in the 2022 assessment of their measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.
9 Nov 2023

Myanmar's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing In light of the progress made by Myanmar since its MER was adopted, the country has been re-rated on one Recommendation.
9 Nov 2023

Thailand's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing Overall, Thailand has made some progress in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER and has been re-rated on two Recommendations.
9 Nov 2023

Cambodia's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing As a result of progress in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER, Cambodia has been re-rated on one Recommendation.
9 Nov 2023

Mongolia's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing In light of the progress made by Mongolia since its MER was adopted, the country has been re-rated on one Recommendation.
28 Aug 2023

Lao's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing This report summarises the AML/CFT measures in place as at the date of the on-site visit, 12-23 September 2022. It analyses the level of compliance with the FATF 40 Recommendations and the level of effectiveness of the AML/CFT system and recommends how the system can be strengthened.
28 Aug 2023

Brunei-Darussalam's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing This report summarises the AML/CFT measures in place as at the date of the on-site visit, 17-17 November 2022.. It analyses the level of compliance with the FATF 40 Recommendations and the level of effectiveness of the AML/CFT system and recommends how the system can be strengthened.
22 Aug 2023

Follow-up report to Bhutan's assessment of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures Bhutan has made progress in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its Mutual Evaluation and previous follow-up reports.
21 Jun 2023

FATF-FSRB Annual High-Level Meeting FATF President T. Raja Kumar met with the Chairs and Executive Secretaries of the nine FATF-Style Regional Bodies (FSRBs) at the FATF-FSRB Annual High-Level Meeting
30 May 2023

Fiji's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This report identifies the progress Fiji has made in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its 2016 Mutual Evaluation.
8 Sep 2022

Consolidated Processes and Procedures for Mutual Evaluations and Follow-Up Universal Procedures The set of core elements that apply to all anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing assessments, in accordance with the FATF 2013 Methodology. These procedures were last revised in September 2022.
26 Aug 2022

The Philippines' progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This follow-up report analyses the progress of the Philippines in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER and FURs.
26 Aug 2022

Follow-up report to Myanmar's assessment of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures This follow-up report analyses the progress of Myanmar in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER and FURs.
26 Aug 2022

Mongolia's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This follow-up report analyses the progress of Mongolia in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER and FURs.
26 Aug 2022

Cambodia's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This follow-up report analyses the progress of Cambodia in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER and FUR.
26 Aug 2022

Pakistan's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This follow-up report analyses the progress of Pakistan in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER and FURs.
22 Feb 2022

Vietnam's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing This report is a summary of the anti-money laundering (AML)/counter-terrorist financing (CTF) measures in place in Vietnam as at November 2019. It analyses the level of compliance with the FATF 40 Recommendations and the level of effectiveness of the country's AML/CFT system and provides recommendations on how the system could be strengthened.
7 Nov 2021

Sri Lanka's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This follow-up report analyses the progress of Sri Lanka in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER.
7 Sep 2021

Tonga's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing This report is a summary of the anti-money laundering (AML)/counter-terrorist financing (CTF) measures in place in Tonga as at November 2019. The report analyses the level of compliance with the FATF 40 Recommendations and the level of effectiveness of Tonga’s AML/CFT system, and provides recommendations on how the system could be strengthened.
6 Sep 2021

Pakistan's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This follow-up report analyses the progress of Pakistan in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER.
6 Sep 2021

Mongolia's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This follow-up report analyses the progress of Mongolia in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER.
6 Sep 2021

Cambodia's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This follow-up report analyses the progress of Cambodia in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER.
6 Sep 2021

The Philippines' progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This follow-up report analyses the progress of the Philippines in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER.
30 Aug 2021

Japan's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing Japan’s measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing are delivering results, but the country needs to prioritise efforts in certain areas to improve the effectiveness of the Japanese anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing (AML/CFT framework.
11 Aug 2021

Thailand's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This follow-up report analyses the progress of Thailand in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER.
9 Aug 2021

Follow-up report to Myanmar's assessment of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures This follow-up report analyses the progress of Myanmar in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER.
4 Jun 2021

Follow-up report to Bhutan's assessment of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures This follow-up report analyses the progress of Bhutan in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER and FURs.
4 Jun 2021

Follow-up report to Pakistan's assessment of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures This follow-up report analyses the progress of Pakistan in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER and FURs.
29 Apr 2021

New Zealand's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing New Zealand’s measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing are delivering good results, but the country needs to focus more on improving the availability of beneficial ownership information, strengthening supervision and implementation of targeted financial sanctions.
2 Feb 2021

Follow-up report to Fiji's assessment of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures This follow-up report analyses the progress of Fiji in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER and ensuing FURs.
22 Dec 2020

Follow-up report to Sri Lanka's assessment of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures This follow-up report analyses the progress of Sri Lanka in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER and ensuing FURs.
21 Dec 2020

Follow-up report to Bangladesh's assessment of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures This follow-up report analyses the progress of Bangladesh in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER and ensuing FURs.
30 Sep 2020

Pakistan's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This follow-up report analyses the progress of Pakistan in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER.
15 Sep 2020

The Philippine's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This follow-up report analyses the progress of the Philippines in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER.
15 Sep 2020

Follow-up report to Myanmar's assessment of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures This follow-up report analyses the progress of Myanmar in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER.
15 Sep 2020

Follow-up report to Mongolia's assessment of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures This follow-up report analyses the progress of Mongolia in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER and FUR.
16 Apr 2020

Korea's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing Since its last assessment in 2008, Korea has significantly strengthened its AML/CFT framework which is now delivering good results. The country needs to strengthen its AML/CFT framework to address tax crimes, non-financial businesses and professions and politically exposed persons.
17 Dec 2019

The Russian Federation's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing Russia has an in-depth understanding of its money laundering and terrorist financing risks and has established policies and laws to address these risks, but it should enhance its approach to supervision and prioritise the investigation and prosecution of complex money laundering cases, especially concerning money being laundered abroad.
31 Oct 2019

The Philippines' measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing This evaluation analyses the level of compliance with the FATF 40 Recommendations and the level of effectiveness of Philippines’ AML/CFT system, and provides recommendations on how the system could be strengthened.
14 Oct 2019

Chinese Taipei's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing This evaluation analyses the level of compliance with the FATF 40 Recommendations and the level of effectiveness of Chinese Taipei's AML/CFT system.
14 Oct 2019

Solomon Islands' measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing This evaluation analyses the level of compliance with the FATF 40 Recommendations and the level of effectiveness of Solomon Islands' AML/CFT system.
14 Oct 2019

Pakistan's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing This evaluation analyses the level of compliance with the FATF 40 Recommendations and the level of effectiveness of Pakistan's AML/CFT system.
4 Oct 2019

Follow-up report to Sri Lanka's assessment of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures This follow-up report analyses the progress of Sri Lanka in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER.
4 Oct 2019

Follow-up report to Mongolia's assessment of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures This follow-up report analyses the progress of Mongolia in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER.
4 Oct 2019

Follow-up report to Macao, China's assessment of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures This follow-up report analyses the progress of Macao, China in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER.
20 Aug 2019

Follow-up report to Fiji's assessment of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures This follow-up report analyses the progress of Fiji in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER.
20 Aug 2019

Follow-up report to Cambodia's assessment of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures This follow-up report analyses the progress of Cambodia in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER.
20 Aug 2019

Follow-up report to Bangladesh's assessment of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures This follow-up report analyses the progress of Bangladesh in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER
20 Aug 2019

Follow-up report to Myanmar's assessment of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures This follow-up report analyses the progress of Myanmar in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER.
17 Apr 2019

China's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing China has the foundation for a sound system to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing but should strengthen its financial intelligence unit and use of financial intelligence.
6 Nov 2018

Myanmar's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing This evaluation analyses the level of compliance with the FATF 40 Recommendations and the level of effectiveness of the Myanamar's AML/CFT system.
6 Nov 2018

Cambodia's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This follow-up report analyses Cambodia’s progress in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in the mutual evaluation report.
5 Nov 2018

Indonesia's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing This evaluation analyses the level of compliance with the FATF 40 Recommendations and the level of effectiveness of Indonesia's AML/CFT system.
2 Nov 2018

The Cook Islands' measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing This evaluation analyses the level of compliance with the FATF 40 Recommendations and the level of effectiveness of the Cook Islands' AML/CFT system.
30 Oct 2018

Malaysia’s progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This follow-up report analyses Malaysia’s progress in addressing certain technical compliance deficiencies which were identified in Malaysia’s mutual evaluation report. The report also analyses Malaysia’s progress in implementing new requirements relating to FATF Recommendations which have changed since Malaysia’s assessment.
1 Oct 2018

Palau's measures to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism and proliferation This APG report provides a summary of the anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) measures in place in Palau as at the date of the end of the on-site visit (20 November-1 December 2017). It analyses the level of compliance with the FATF 40 Recommendations and the level of effectiveness of Palau's AML/CFT system, and provides recommendations on how the system could be strengthened. This mutual evaluation report was adopted by the APG at its annual meeting in July 2018 and was also endorsed by FATF.
20 Sep 2018

Sri Lanka's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This follow-up report analyses the progress of Sri Lanka in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER.
20 Sep 2018

Samoa's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This follow-up report analyses the progress of Samoa in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER.
20 Sep 2018

Vanuatu's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This follow-up report analyses the progress of Vanuatu in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER.
20 Sep 2018

Second follow-up report to Bangladesh's assessment of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures This follow-up report analyses the progress of Bangladesh in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER.
20 Sep 2018

Thailand's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This follow-up report analyses the progress of Thailand in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER.
20 Sep 2018

Fiji's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This follow-up report analyses the progress of Fiji in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER.
20 Sep 2018

Second follow-up report to Bhutan's assessment of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures This follow-up report analyses the progress of Bhutan in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its MER.
2 Aug 2018

Financial Flows from Human Trafficking This report aims to raise awareness about the type of financial transactions that can identify human trafficking for sexual exploitation, forced labour or for removal of organs.
1 Mar 2018

High-Level Principles for the relationship between the FATF and the FATF-style regional bodies This set of principles which govern the relationship between the FATF and its partners, the FATF-style regaional bodies FSRBs.
12 Jan 2018

Second workshop on the role of judges and prosecutors in tackling money laundering and terrorist financing President's outcomes from the FATF/APG/EAG workshop on anti-money laundering (AML)/ countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) for judges and prosecutors: experiences, challenges and best practices
28 Dec 2017

Thailand's measures to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism and proliferation This APG report provides a summary of the anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) measures in place in Thailand as at the date of the end of the on-site visit (11 November 2016). It analyses the level of compliance with the FATF 40 Recommendations and the level of effectiveness of Thailand’s AML/CFT system, and provides recommendations on how the system could be strengthened. This mutual evaluation report was adopted by the APG at its annual meeting in July 2017.
3 Dec 2017

Macao's measures to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism and proliferation This report provides a summary of the anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) measures in place in Macao, China as at the date of the on-site visit 20 November – 2 December 2016. It analyses the level of compliance with the FATF 40 Recommendations and the level of effectiveness of Macao, China’s AML/CFT system, and provides recommendations on how the system could be strengthened. This mutual evaluation report was adopted by the APG at its annual meeting in July 2017
30 Nov 2017

Vanuatu's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This report analyses Vanuatu's progress in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies and levels of effectiveness in implementing all of the FATF’s global AML/CFT standards identified by APG in 2015.
31 Oct 2017

Fiji's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This report analyses Fiji's progress in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in the APG 3rd Round Mutual Evaluation Report of 2016.
31 Oct 2017

Samoa's progress in strengthening measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing This report analyses Samoa's progress in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in the APG Mutual Evaluation Report of 2015.
20 Sep 2017

Cambodia's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing This report provides a summary of the AML/CFT measures in place in Cambodia as at the date of the on-site visit 4-16 December 2016.
20 Sep 2017

Mongolia's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing This report provides a summary of the AML/CFT measures in place in Mongolia as at the date of the on-site visit 4 November 2016.
17 Jul 2017

Speech by FATF Executive Secretary Speech by FATF Executive Secretary at 20th APG Annual Meeting
30 Nov 2016

United States' measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing The United States has a robust regime to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, however, serious gaps impede timely access to beneficial ownership information
22 Nov 2016

Fiji's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing This APG report provides a summary of the anti-money laundering (AML) / counter-terrorist financing (CFT) measures in place in Fiji as at the date of the on-site visit (12-23 October 2015). The report analyses how effective Fiji's AML/CFT system is and provides recommendations on how the system could be strengthened. The findings of this assessment have also been reviewed and endorsed by the FATF.
22 Nov 2016

Bhutan's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing This APG report provides a summary of the anti-money laundering (AML) / counter-terrorist financing (CFT) measures in place in Bhutan as at the date of the on-site visit (16-27 November 2015). The report analyses how effective Bhutan's AML/CFT system is and provides recommendations on how the system could be strengthened. The findings of this assessment have also been reviewed and endorsed by the FATF.
22 Nov 2016

Bangladesh' measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing This APG report provides a summary of the anti-money laundering (AML) / counter-terrorist financing (CFT) measures in place in Bangladesh as at the date of the on-site visit (22 October 2015). The report analyses how effective Bangladesh' AML/CFT system is and provides recommendations on how the system could be strengthened. The findings of this assessment have also been reviewed and endorsed by the FATF.
27 Sep 2016

Singapore's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing The FATF conducted an assessment of Singapore’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) system, based on the 2012 FATF Recommendations, and using the 2013 Methodology. The assessment is a comprehensive review of the effectiveness of Singapore’s AML/CFT system and its level of compliance with the FATF Recommendations.
15 Sep 2016

Canada's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing Canada has a strong anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT regime which achieves good results in some areas but requires further improvements to be fully effective.
1 Jul 2016

First follow-up report to Sri Lanka's assessment of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures Sri Lanka's first follow-up since APG's assessment of the effectiveness of their measures to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing looks at the action the country has taken to address the weaknesses identified in the assessment.
29 Oct 2015

Serious deficiencies in Vanuatu’s measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing The Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) has issued an amended public statement in relation to Vanuatu to reflect the adoption of its third round mutual evaluation report and Vanuatu's referral by APG members to the FATF's International Cooperation Review Group. The public statement, originally issued in October 2014 and updated in September 2015 to take account of the 3rd round report, will remain in place until the most important deficiencies in Vanuatu's anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT system have been addressed.
5 Oct 2015

Vanuatu's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing This APG report provides a summary of the anti-money laundering (AML) / counter-terrorist financing (CFT) measures in place in Vanuatu as at the date of the on-site visit (26 January - 7 February 2015). The report analyses how effective Vanuatu's AML/CFT system is and provides recommendations on how the system could be strengthened. The findings of this assessment have also been reviewed and endorsed by the FATF.
5 Oct 2015

Sri Lanka's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing This APG report provides a summary of the anti-money laundering (AML) / counter-terrorist financing (CFT) measures in place in Sri Lanka as at the date of the on-site visit (1-12 December 2014). The report analyses how effective Sri Lanka's AML/CFT system is and provides recommendations on how the system could be strengthened. The findings of this assessment have also been reviewed and endorsed by the FATF.
5 Oct 2015

Samoa's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing This APG report provides a summary of the anti-money laundering (AML) / counter-terrorist financing (CFT) measures in place in Samoa as at the date of the on-site visit (3-14 November 2014). The report analyses how effective Samoa's AML/CFT system is and provides recommendations on how the system could be strengthened. The findings of this assessment have also been reviewed and endorsed by the FATF.
18 Sep 2015

Malaysia's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing Overall, Malaysia has a robust legal AML/CFT framework with generally well-developed and implemented policies. Malaysia is an observer to FATF and is working with the FATF to meet the criteria for membership. In line with these criteria, Malaysia must bring its level of compliance up to a satisfactory level. To strengthen its AML/CFT framework, it needs to take a number of actions, such as further risk assessments of terrorist financing and foreign sources threats, a greater focus on obtaining convictions and confiscation and better use of financial intelligence by law enforcement agencies.
20 Jul 2015

Money laundering and terrorist financing risks and vulnerabilities associated with gold Gold has a stable value, is anonymous and easily transformable. This report identifies the features of gold and the gold trade that have made it an alternative means for criminals to transfer value and generate proceeds. Case studies and red flag indicators aim to raise awareness of the key vulnerabilities of the gold and the gold market.
21 Apr 2015

Australia's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing This report provides a summary of the anti-money laundering (AML) /counter-terrorist financing (CFT) measures in place in Australia as at the date of the on-site visit (30 July - 12 August 2014). It analyses the level of compliance with the FATF 40 Recommendations and the level of effectiveness of Australia's AML/CFT system, and provides recommendations on how the system could be strengthened.
21 Apr 2015

Australia has a mature regime for combating money laundering and terrorist financing, but certain key areas remain unaddressed, says FATF FATF has published the Mutual Evaluation Report of Australia, which reviews its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures. Australia has strong legal, law enforcement and operational measures for combating money laundering and terrorism financing, but important improvements are needed in a number of key areas, according to a new report by the Financial Action Task Force and the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering.
16 Jul 2013

The role of the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering in the global AML/CFT network FATF President Vladimir Nechaev highlighted the importance of a strong global AML/CFT network, particularly since money laundering, terrorist financing, and the financing of proliferation are transnational activities. In his keynote address at the annual meeting of the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) he also recognised the very important role the APG plays in the Global AML/CFT Network and congratulated the APG on its excellent work undertaken for over 15 years to foster implementation of the FATF standards in the Asia/Pacific region.
24 Feb 2013

Revised Guidance on AML/CFT and Financial Inclusion This FATF Guidance aims to provide support in designing Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT) measures that meet the goal of financial inclusion, without compromising the measures that exist for the purpose of combating crime. The revised Guidance, reflects the changes made to the FATF Recommendations in 2012 and focuses in particular on the reinforcement of the risk-based approach (RBA), as a general and underlying principle of all AML/CFT systems.
20 Jul 2012

Mutual Evaluation of Timor-Leste Timor-Leste is a member of APG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Timor-Leste was conducted by APG.
20 Jul 2012

Mutual Evaluation of Niue Niue is a member of APG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Niue was conducted by APG.
20 Jul 2012

Trade-based money laundering typologies This report studies the extent of prevalence of trade-based money laundering TBML, highlights the methods and techniques used for TBML and identifies red flags to detect and respond to TBML. This study was conducted by the Asia Pacific Group on Money Laundering APG.
13 Jul 2012

Mutual Evaluation of Nauru Nauru is a member of APG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Nauru was conducted by APG.
3 Jun 2012

FATF President's Speech at the APG Annual Meeting July 2012 FATF President Bjorn S. Aamo addresses the 15th Annual APG Meeting in Brisbane, Australia. He outlines the priorities as well as challenges that lie ahead of the FATF and its partners at the beginning of the new FATF mandate under the Norwegian Presidency.
21 Jul 2011

Mutual Evaluation of Nepal Nepal is a member of APG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Nepal was conducted by APG.
21 Jul 2011

Mutual Evaluation Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea is a member of APG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Papua New Guinea was conducted by the World Bank, the evaluation report was adopted by APG.
20 Jul 2011

Mutual Evaluation of the Marshall Islands The Marshall Islands is a member of APG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in The Marshall Islands was conducted by APG.
20 Jul 2011

Mutual Evaluation of the Maldives The Maldives is a member of APG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in the Maldives was conducted by the International Monetary Fund IMFand adopted by APG.
15 Jul 2011

Mutual Evaluation of Afghanistan Afghanistan is a member of the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering and was evaluated by the IMF as part of the APG's 2nd Round of Mutual Evaluations in early 2011. The assessment report was adopted at the APG Annual Meeting in July 2011.
15 Jun 2011

Mutual Evaluation of Lao People's Democratic Republic Lao People's Democratic Republic is a member of APG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Lao People's Democratic Republic was conducted by APG.
25 Feb 2011

Follow-up Report to the Mutual Evaluation of Singapore Following the adoption of its second Mutual Evaluation (MER) in October 2008, and in accordance with the normal FATF follow-up procedures, Singapore was required to provide information on the measures it has taken to address the deficiencies identified in the MER. Since October 2008, Singapore has been taking action to enhance its AML/CFT regime in line with the recommendations in the MER. The FATF recognizes that Singapore has made significant progress and that Singapore should henceforward report on a biennial basis on the actions it will take in the AML/CFT area.
15 Jul 2010

Mutual Evaluation of Tonga Tonga is a member of APG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Tonga was conducted by APG.
14 Jul 2010

Mutual Evaluation Brunei Darussalam Brunei Darussalam is a member of APG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Brunei Darussalam was conducted by APG.
14 Jul 2010

Mutual Evaluation of the Solomon Islands The Solomon Islands is a member of APG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in the Solomon Islands was conducted by the World Bank. The evaluation report was adopted by the APG.
25 Jun 2010

Mutual Evaluation of India The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and the Asian/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) have jointly conducted an assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT standards in India.
16 Oct 2009

Mutual Evaluation of New Zealand New Zealand, which is a member of both the FATF and the Asia-Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG), has recently completed an extensive review of its AML/CFT regime, and the legal framework that underpins it. The following key findings highlight the progress that has been made by New Zealand since its last mutual evaluation in 2003.
9 Jul 2009

Mutual Evaluation of the Cook Islands Cook Islands is a member of APG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Cook Islands was conducted jointly by the APG and the Group of International Finance Centre Supervisors GIFCS [formerly the Offshore Group of Banking Supervisors - OGBS].
9 Jul 2009

Mutual Evaluation of Pakistan Pakistan is a member of APG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Pakistan was conducted by the World Bank and adopted by APG.
8 Jul 2009

Mutual Evaluation of the Philippines The Philippines is a member of APG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in the Philippines was conducted by the World Bank. The evaluation report was adopted by APG.
8 Jul 2009

Mutual Evaluation of Vietnam Vietnam is a member of APG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Vietnam was conducted by APG.
8 Jul 2009

Mutual Evaluation of Bangladesh Bangladesh is a member of APG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Bangladesh was conducted by APG.
26 Jun 2009

Mutual Evaluation of Korea At its June 2009 meeting, the FATF Plenary discussed and adopted the joint APG/FATF mutual evaluation report of the Republic of Korea, which assesses its compliance with the international standards for combating money laundering and terrorist financing - the 40+9 Recommendations.
30 Mar 2009

Vulnerabilities of Casinos and Gaming Sector The vulnerability of casinos was recognised in the revision of the FATF 40 Recommendations, with obligations on casinos being significantly enhanced. However, there remained a lack of recent regional or global typologies on casinos and gaming, which this report seeks to address.This APG/FATF report considers vulnerabilities from gaps in domestic implementation of anti-money laundering / combating the financing of terrorism AML/CFT measures. Data in the report was derived from members of the FATF, APG, other FSRBs and open sources.
17 Nov 2008

Mutual Evaluation of Japan The Financial Action Task Force FATF has assessed the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures of Japan for compliance with the FATF Standards.
10 Jul 2008

Mutual Evaluation of Myanmar Myanmar is a member of APG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Myanmar was conducted by APG.
10 Jul 2008

Mutual Evaluation of Palau Palau is a member of APG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Palau was conducted by the International Monetary Fund, and adopted by APG.
9 Jul 2008

Mutual Evalation Report of Indonesia Indonesia is a member of APG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Indonesia was conducted by APG.
20 Jun 2008

Mutual Evaluation of Hong Kong, China The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has completed an assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT standards in Hong Kong, China.
29 Feb 2008

Mutual Evaluation of Canada The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has completed an assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT standards in Canada.
29 Feb 2008

Mutual Evaluation of Singapore The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has completed an assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT standards in Singapore.
20 Aug 2007

Mutual Evaluation of China The report of the mutual evaluation of the People's Republic of China (China) was adopted by the FATF plenary in June 2007. This report provides a summary of the anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) measures in place in China at November 2006 (the date of the on-site visit). The report describes and analyses those measures and provides recommendations on how certain aspects of the system could be strengthened. It also sets out China’s levels of compliance with the FATF 40 + 9 Recommendations.
25 Jul 2007

Mutual Evaluation of Malaysia Malaysia is a member of APG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Malaysia was conducted by APG.
25 Jul 2007

Mutual Evaluation of Cambodia Cambodia is a member of APG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Cambodia was conducted by APG.
24 Jul 2007

Mutual Evaluation of Thailand Thailand is a member of APG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Thailand was conducted by the International Monetary Fund. The evaluation report was adopted by APG.
24 Jul 2007

Mutual Evaluation of Chinese Taipei Chinese Taipei is a member of APG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Chinese Taipei was conducted by APG.
24 Jul 2007

Mutual Evaluation of Macao, China Macao, China is a member of APG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Macao, China was conducted jointly by APG and the Group of International Finance Centre Supervisors GIFCSà[formerly Offshore Group of Banking Supervisors OGBS].
24 Jul 2007

Mutual Evaluation of Mongolia Mongolia is a member of APG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Mongolia was conducted by APG.
4 Jul 2007

Mutual Evaluation of Samoa Samoa is a member of APG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Samoa was conducted by APG.
1 Jul 2007

Mutual Evaluation of Fiji Fiji is a member of APG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Fiji was conducted by the World Bank, and adopted by APG.
16 Nov 2006

Mutual Evaluation of Vanuatu Vanuatu is a member of APG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Vanuatu was conducted by APG.
5 Jul 2006

Mutual Evaluation of Sri Lanka Sri Lanka is a member of APG, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Sri Lanka was conducted by APG.
23 Jun 2006

Mutual Evaluation of the United States Key findings of the Mutual Evaluation of the United States. The report describes and analyses the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT laws, regulations and other measures that have been put in place by the United States.
14 Oct 2005

Mutual Evaluation of Australia The evaluation of the anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) regime of Australia was based on the Forty Recommendations 2003 and the Eight Special Recommendations on Terrorist Financing 2001 of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), and was prepared using the AML/CFT Methodology 2004. The evaluation was conducted by a team of assessors composed of FATF and APG experts in criminal law, law enforcement and regulatory issues.