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Argentina’s Compliance with International Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Standards

Adherence to FATF Recommendations

Argentina aligns its AML framework with the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) recommendations, which cover areas such as:

  • Customer due diligence
  • Suspicious transaction reporting
  • International cooperation
  • Legal frameworks

These standards provide a foundation for Argentina’s AML efforts and ensure that the country remains in line with international best practices.

Legislation and Regulation

Argentina has enacted comprehensive AML and CFT legislation (Law No. 25,246) that provides the legal basis for AML obligations on financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses and professions.

This legislation includes provisions for:

  • Customer due diligence
  • Reporting suspicious transactions
  • Record-keeping and reporting requirements

Regulatory Oversight

Regulatory authorities (Financial Information Unit (UIF) and Central Bank of Argentina) oversee the implementation of AML measures, issue regulations, guidelines, and directives to ensure compliance with FATF standards.

Some key responsibilities of these regulatory bodies include:

  • Conducting regular assessments and examinations of obligated entities
  • Monitoring for suspicious activity
  • Enforcing AML regulations

Risk-Based Approach

Argentina adopts a risk-based approach to AML/CFT, assessing risks associated with money laundering and terrorist financing and tailoring AML measures accordingly.

This approach allows Argentina to:

  • Identify high-risk areas and allocate resources effectively
  • Develop targeted strategies for mitigating risk
  • Improve overall compliance with FATF standards

International Cooperation

Argentina participates in international efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing as a member of the FATF, adheres to its mutual evaluation process, and cooperates with other countries in information sharing, extradition, and freezing assets related to money laundering and terrorism.

Some key aspects of Argentina’s international cooperation include:

  • Information sharing on suspicious activity
  • Extradition of individuals involved in money laundering or terrorist financing
  • Freezing of assets linked to illicit activities

Supervision and Enforcement

Argentina maintains a robust system of supervision and enforcement, allowing regulatory authorities to impose measures to ensure compliance with AML/CFT measures.

Some key aspects of Argentina’s supervision and enforcement include:

  • Regular inspections and audits
  • Imposition of fines or penalties for non-compliance
  • Development of corrective action plans

These efforts demonstrate how Argentina achieves compliance with international AML standards set by the FATF.