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NAURU’s Financial Crime Reporting Procedures Under Scrutiny: A Review of FATF Recommendations Compliance

The Republic of Nauru has released its Follow-Up Report 2023, providing a snapshot of the country’s progress in implementing the technical requirements of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations. The report assesses NAURU’s compliance with 40 key recommendations aimed at preventing financial crime and promoting transparency.

Progress Made

According to the report, NAURU has made significant strides in implementing several key measures. The country was found to be “largely compliant” with recommendations:

R.1-R.3
R.6-R.8
R.11
R.13
R.16
R.17
R.18
R.20
R.21
R.35-37

These areas include measures to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation, as well as requirements for financial institutions to maintain records and report suspicious transactions.

Partial Compliance

NAURU also demonstrated partial compliance with several other recommendations, including:

R.4
R.5
R.10
R.12
R.14
R.22
R.26
R.32

These areas require further improvement in measures to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation.

Non-Compliance

However, NAURU was found to be non-compliant with several key recommendations, including:

R.8 (non-profit organizations)
R.15 (new technologies)
R.24-25 (transparency and beneficial ownership of legal persons and arrangements)

Areas for Improvement

The report also highlights areas where NAURU requires further improvement, including:

Regulation and supervision of financial institutions and DNFBPs
Implementation of effective internal controls

Conclusion

Overall, while NAURU has made significant progress in implementing FATF Recommendations, there are still several key areas that require attention to ensure the country’s financial system remains robust and resistant to financial crime.