Title: Liechtenstein’s Impeccable Record in Financial Crime Risk Assessment

Liechtenstein’s commitment to recognized global standards in financial market regulation has earned the country a reputable status as a financial center. Maintaining this reputation is crucial for securing permanent access for financial intermediaries to international markets and acknowledgment from home jurisdictions.

MONEYVAL Assessment 2021: Unwavering Progress against Money Laundering

In September 2021, MONEYVAL, the Council of Europe’s Committee of Experts on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing, evaluated Liechtenstein’s efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. The sixth country report, published in June 2022, applauded Liechtenstein’s:

• Comprehensive and robust system of control
• Well-structured supervisory process
• Consistent, risk-driven approach

[MONEYVAL Press Release (German)] [MONEYVAL Report]

Global Recognition in 2013: IMF and MONEYVAL’s Review and Enhancements

An international assessment team from the IMF and MONEYVAL visited Liechtenstein in 2013 to evaluate the country’s implementation of international standards. The team:

• Praised Liechtenstein’s dedication to combating money laundering and terrorist financing
• Uncovered potential weaknesses
• Encouraged improvements

[Government Press Release (German)] [IMF and MONEYVAL Report]

FSB Evaluation 2011: A Global Mark of Approval

In 2011, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) examined Liechtenstein’s adherence to international standards in financial supervision and regulatory cooperation. Following this assessment, Liechtenstein was placed in the top tier of all jurisdictions examined.

[Financial Stability Board: Global Adherence to Regulatory and Supervisory Standards on International Cooperation and Information Exchange]

Previous Evaluations: 2007 and Prior

Prior to these assessments, the IMF and MONEYVAL had conducted evaluations of Liechtenstein’s anti-money laundering and combating terrorist financing measures in 2007. The report highlighted Liechtenstein’s:

• Remarkable advancement in implementing international standards
• Progress in fulfilling international regulations

[Liechtenstein: Detailed Assessment Report on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (IMF Country Report No. 08/87)] [Liechtenstein: Assessment of Financial Sector Supervision and Regulation (IMF Country Report No. 08/195)]