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Combating Financing of Terrorism in Peru: Country Makes Progress in Implementation of FATF Standards

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Introduction

Peru has made significant strides in combating financing of terrorism (CFT) by implementing key recommendations from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). This development is crucial for strengthening its financial system and preventing the misuse of non-profit organizations for terrorist activities.

Peru’s Progress in Implementing FATF Standards

Peru has taken concrete steps to address various aspects of CFT, including:

Enhancing Transparency in Beneficial Ownership

  • Implementation of Recommendation 24 and associated guidelines.
  • Enhanced transparency in beneficial ownership through the implementation of Recommendation 24 and associated guidelines.

Strengthening Due Diligence Requirements for Non-Profit Organizations

  • Implementation of Recommendation 8.
  • Strengthening due diligence requirements for non-profit organizations under Recommendation 8.

Improving Reporting of Suspicious Transactions

  • Recommendations 16 and 25.
  • Improving the reporting of suspicious transactions by financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses and professions (DNFBPs) as per Recommendations 16 and 25.

Challenges and Opportunities

While Peru has made significant progress in implementing FATF standards, there are still challenges to be addressed:

Ensuring Effective Implementation and Enforcement of Regulations

  • Enhancing international cooperation and information sharing.
  • Addressing the risk of terrorist financing through virtual assets and new technologies.

Way Forward

To build on its achievements, Peru should continue to prioritize CFT efforts by:

  1. Enhancing Public Awareness Campaigns: Prevent money laundering and terrorism financing through targeted public awareness campaigns.
  2. Developing Training Programs: Develop training programs for financial professionals and law enforcement officials to enhance their knowledge and skills in combating CFT.
  3. Encouraging International Cooperation: Encourage greater international cooperation and information sharing to combat transnational threats.

By maintaining a strong commitment to combating financing of terrorism, Peru can continue to strengthen its position as a responsible member of the global community and ensure a safer future for its citizens.