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MOLDOVA, REPUBLIC OF: AML/CFT REGULATIONS BY COUNTRY

The Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regulations in Moldova, Republic of have been assessed by international authorities. According to a recent report, Moldova’s implementation of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations has yielded mixed results.

Risk Assessment and Risk-Based Approach


Moldova has made significant progress in assessing risk and applying a risk-based approach, earning a “largely compliant” rating.

National Cooperation and Coordination


The country has also demonstrated effective national cooperation and coordination, with a “largely compliant” rating.

Monetary Laundering Offence


Moldova’s monetary laundering offence laws are largely in line with international standards, earning a “largely compliant” rating.

Confiscation and Provisional Measures


However, the country’s confiscation and provisional measures have been deemed only “partially compliant”.

Terrorist Financing Offence


Moldova’s terrorist financing offence laws have also received a “partially compliant” rating.

Targeted Financial Sanctions


The country has implemented targeted financial sanctions related to terrorism and terrorist financing, earning a “largely compliant” rating.

Non-Profit Organizations


Regulations governing non-profit organizations in Moldova require improvement, with a “non-compliant” rating.

Financial Institution Secrecy Laws


In contrast, the country’s financial institution secrecy laws are fully compliant with international standards.

Customer Due Diligence


Moldova’s customer due diligence requirements have been deemed only “partially compliant”.

Record Keeping


The country has made progress in record keeping, earning a “largely compliant” rating.

These assessments highlight areas where Moldova needs to improve its AML/CFT regulations and practices. The country must work to strengthen its regulations and enforcement mechanisms to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.