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Effective anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) policies and measures are crucial to maintaining the integrity and stability of Mongolia’s financial sector. Money laundering (ML), terrorist financing (TF), and proliferation financing (PF) can have devastating economic consequences, including destabilizing “hot money” inflows and outflows, banking crises, and reputational risks for international financial centers.

Macroeconomic Impact of Illicit Financial Flows (IFF)

A new paper by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlights the adverse effects of illicit financial flows on Mongolia’s macroeconomy. The paper discusses potential solutions to mitigate IFF, including:

  • Leveraging technology to analyze big data on cross-border payments
  • Prioritizing efforts to combat financial crime

2023 Review of AML/CFT Strategy

The 2023 review of the IMF’s AML/CFT strategy will guide the Fund’s work on AML/CFT for the next five years. The review found that:

  • The current principles of engagement are broadly appropriate
  • There is a need to focus more on the macroeconomic impacts of money laundering and related financial crime

Curbing Financial Crime Requires Better Understanding

Policymakers need a fuller understanding of the consequences of illicit flows to effectively combat financial crime. The IMF’s recent review of its strategy for anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism aims to better help Mongolia address critical financial integrity issues.

Public Consultation on AML/CFT Work

The IMF launched a survey for civil society organizations (CSOs) around the world to gather their views on how the IMF can enhance engagement on AML/CFT and broader financial integrity issues. CSOs expressed favorable views on the Fund’s AML/CFT work, highlighting the need for:

  • Increased focus on illicit financial flows and their impacts
  • Enhanced collaboration with international organizations

What is ML/TF/PF?

Money laundering involves processing assets from criminal activity to obscure illegal origins.

  • Terrorism financing involves raising and processing funds to supply terrorists with resources.
  • Proliferation financing requires countries to implement targeted financial sanctions to comply with UN Security Council resolutions on the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

Publications, Blogs, Assessments, and Videos

The IMF has published several papers and reports on AML/CFT best practices in Mongolia. The Fund’s blog features articles on AML/CFT issues and initiatives. The IMF’s assessments provide an overview of Mongolia’s AML/CFT regime. Videos and events hosted by the IMF offer insights into AML/CFT policies and measures.

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