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Oct 30, 2026

FATF removes four countries from anti-money laundering 'grey list' in October 2026 review

The Financial Action Task Force removed Bulgaria, Ivory Coast, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Monaco from its 'grey list' of jurisdictions with strategic deficiencies in anti-money laundering controls, while keeping Vietnam under enhanced monitoring. FinCEN notified U.S. financial institutions of the updated FATF jurisdiction lists.

Oct 30, 20262 sources

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▪The Financial Action Task Force retained Vietnam on its anti-money laundering grey list during the October 2026 plenary review, expressing concern over slow reform progress.
▪The FATF removed Bulgaria, Cote d'Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Monaco from its list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring
▪The Financial Action Task Force specified countermeasures requiring jurisdictions to restrict business relationships, limit virtual asset transactions, and prohibit new correspondent banking relationships with Iranian entities.

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Anti-money laundering (AML)1 Federal agencies1 International organizations1 Iran sanctions1 World affairs1

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