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Nauru’s National Strategy for Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism

Introduction

Nauru, a small island nation in the Pacific Ocean, has developed a National Strategy for Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) to implement the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations. This document outlines the country’s efforts to prevent and combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing.

Key Recommendations

The following key recommendations are outlined in the National Strategy:

Risk Assessment

  • Nauru should identify, assess, and understand the money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing risks for the country.
  • This involves conducting regular risk assessments to stay informed about potential threats.

Coordination

  • Designate an authority or mechanism to coordinate actions to assess risks and apply resources to mitigate them effectively.
  • Ensure that all relevant authorities are working together to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.

National Cooperation

  • Establish national AML/CFT/CPF policies informed by the identified risks, regularly review them, and designate a responsible authority or coordination mechanism.
  • Ensure that all stakeholders are aware of their roles and responsibilities in preventing and combating money laundering and terrorist financing.

Information Sharing

  • Ensure policy-makers, FIU, law enforcement authorities, supervisors, and other relevant competent authorities cooperate and exchange information domestically to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
  • This involves sharing intelligence and best practices to stay ahead of potential threats.

FATF Recommendations

The following specific recommendations from the FATF are mentioned:

Assessing Risks and Applying a Risk-Based Approach

  • Assessing risks is crucial in understanding the money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing risks for financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses and professions (DNFBPs).
  • Apply a risk-based approach to mitigate these risks effectively.

Conclusion

Nauru’s National Strategy for Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism outlines the country’s efforts to implement AML/CFT policies in line with international standards, including the FATF recommendations. By following these key recommendations and implementing effective measures to prevent and combat money laundering and terrorist financing, Nauru can reduce its risks and stay ahead of potential threats.