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Financial Crime Prevention in Antigua and Barbuda: Key Players Delivering Results

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A recent report highlights the progress made by key players in financial crime prevention in Antigua and Barbuda, with several areas demonstrating significant improvement.

Compliance Ratings

The report assesses the country’s implementation of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations, a set of standards aimed at combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing. The FATF is an intergovernmental organization that sets international anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) standards.

Current Compliance Ratings

According to the report, Antigua and Barbuda has made notable progress in several areas:

  • National cooperation and coordination: Compliant (C)
  • Money laundering offence: Largely compliant (LC)
  • Confiscation and provisional measures: Largely compliant (LC)
  • Terrorist financing offence: Compliant (C)
  • Targeted financial sanctions related to terrorism & terrorist financing: Partially compliant (PC)
  • Regulation and supervision of DNFBPs: Compliant (C)
  • Financial intelligence units: Largely compliant (LC)
  • Responsibilities of law enforcement and investigative authorities: Largently compliant (LC)

Key Areas of Improvement

While progress has been made, there are still areas that require attention. The report highlights the need for improvement in:

Priority Areas

3. International instruments and cooperation

Conclusion

The report demonstrates that Antigua and Barbuda is committed to implementing the FATF Recommendations and addressing financial crime risks. While there are areas for improvement, the country’s progress in several key areas is commendable.