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Technical Compliance Assessment Report for GABAC

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Main Sections


The report is broken down into the following main sections:

1. Preamble

Introduction to GABAC


This section introduces GABAC as a specialized institution of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) and a FATF-style Regional Body (FSRB). It mentions that GABAC promotes norms, instruments, and standards for combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

2. Assessment of Technical Compliance with FATF Recommendations

Evaluation Process


This section assesses the technical compliance of member states with FATF recommendations. It provides an overview of the evaluation process, which includes reviewing laws, regulations, and procedures related to AML/CFT.

3. Effectiveness of Measures Taken

Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing


This section evaluates the effectiveness of measures taken by member states to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. It assesses whether the measures are adequate and sufficient to prevent or detect suspicious transactions.

4. Recommendations for Improving Technical Compliance with FATF Recommendations

Areas for Improvement


This section provides recommendations for improving technical compliance with FATF recommendations. It suggests areas where member states need improvement and provides guidance on how to improve their AML/CFT systems.

5. Technical Compliance Assessment Report

Summary of Findings


This section summarizes the findings of the TCA report, highlighting key strengths and weaknesses of member states’ AML/CFT systems. It also provides an overview of the evaluation process and highlights areas where member states need improvement.

Annexes


These sections provide detailed information on various topics related to the TCA report, such as a list of recommended actions for improving technical compliance with FATF recommendations and a summary of key findings from the TCA report.