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Preventing Money Laundering and Combating Terrorist Financing

Summary

The guidance notes emphasize the importance of preventing money laundering (ML) and combating terrorist financing (CTF). They highlight the techniques used to launder money are similar to those used to conceal terrorist financing sources. The notes also mention that funds supporting terrorism may originate from legitimate or illicit sources.

Key Points

• Similar Techniques: Money laundering and terrorist financing techniques are similar.
• Multiple Sources: Funds supporting terrorism can come from legitimate or illicit sources.
• International Initiatives: International community is addressing ML and CTF through multiple initiatives, as discussed in Chapter 2 of the guidance notes.

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