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Chile Adopts New Financial Action Task Force Guidelines

In a move aimed at strengthening its anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) efforts, Chile has adopted new guidelines set forth by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

Key Amendments

The latest round of amendments to FATF guidelines saw revisions to:

• Recommendations 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 21, 24, 25, 30, 31, 38, and 40
• Related Interpretive Notes and Glossary definitions

Some key changes include:

• Clarifications on the application of FATF Standards to virtual asset activities and service providers
• Revisions to targeted financial sanctions
• Strengthened requirements for identifying and assessing risks associated with proliferation financing

Impact

The adoption of these guidelines is expected to have a significant impact on Chile’s financial sector, particularly in terms of:

• Improving the ability to identify and prevent suspicious transactions
• Enhancing cooperation between government agencies and financial institutions

“This is an important step forward for Chile in its efforts to combat financial crime,” said a senior official at the country’s financial regulator. “By adopting these guidelines, we are demonstrating our commitment to international standards and best practices.”

Next Steps

The next steps for Chile will be to:

• Implement these guidelines
• Conduct regular assessments to ensure compliance

“We will continue to work closely with the FATF and other international partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensure that our financial system remains robust and secure,” added the official.