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Haiti Meets CFT Regulatory Requirements: CFATF Acknowledges Progress

Georgetown, Guyana - The Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) has announced that Haiti has made significant progress in addressing its anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) deficiencies.

A Major Achievement for Haiti’s Financial Regulatory Framework

The CFATF recognized Haiti’s progress during its recent plenary session, held in Georgetown, Guyana. The organization acknowledged that Haiti has implemented various measures to address the outstanding deficiencies identified through its agreed action plan.

Progress and Recommendations

  • Haiti presented its 12th Follow-Up Report at the plenary session, detailing the actions taken to rectify the deficiencies identified in its 2008 Mutual Evaluation Report.
  • The report highlighted Haiti’s efforts to strengthen its AML/CFT framework and ensure it is fully prepared for the upcoming 4th Round Mutual Evaluation scheduled for 2018.

CFATF Praises Haiti’s Progress

The CFATF praised Haiti’s progress, stating that the country has made significant strides in addressing its strategic deficiencies and is now ready to exit the follow-up process. The organization emphasized the importance of continued cooperation between Haiti and the CFATF to ensure the full implementation of Haiti’s Action Plan.

A Major Milestone for Haiti’s Financial Sector

This development marks a major milestone for Haiti’s financial sector, demonstrating the country’s commitment to combating money laundering and terrorist financing.

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