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Kyrgyzstan Takes Steps to Improve Financial Crime Prevention

FATF Mutual Evaluation Report Highlights Progress and Challenges

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan - The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has released its mutual evaluation report on Kyrgyzstan’s progress in implementing global standards for combating money laundering and terrorist financing. The report assesses Kyrgyzstan’s compliance with 40 key recommendations across various areas, including risk assessment, customer due diligence, and international cooperation.

Key Findings

  • Progress Made: While there have been some improvements, significant work remains to be done.
  • Rating Breakdown:
    • Partially compliant or largely compliant in 24 out of the 40 assessed areas
    • Non-compliant in two areas: customer due diligence and record keeping

Strengths and Weaknesses

Positive Developments:

  • Establishing a financial intelligence unit to improve international cooperation
  • Progress in strengthening risk assessment processes and supervision of non-profit organizations

Areas for Improvement:

  • Enhancing customer due diligence requirements
  • Improving supervision of financial institutions and non-profit organizations

Recommendations and Commitment to Implementation

The FATF recommends that Kyrgyzstan strengthen its risk assessment processes, improve customer due diligence requirements, and enhance its supervision of financial institutions and non-profit organizations. The government has committed to implementing the recommendations outlined in the report.

Minister of Finance: “This Report is an Important Step Forward”

“This report is an important step forward in our efforts to combat financial crime,” said [Name], Minister of Finance of Kyrgyzstan. “We are committed to implementing the recommendations outlined in this report and ensuring that our financial system is secure and transparent.”

Ongoing Support from FATF

The FATF will continue to work closely with Kyrgyzstan to monitor its progress and provide support as needed.

Related News: Central Bank Announces Plans for New Regulations

In related news, the Central Bank of Kyrgyzstan has announced plans to introduce new regulations for non-profit organizations and charities aimed at improving transparency and accountability in the sector. The new rules are expected to come into effect later this year.