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Financial Institution Security Measures in Tunisia Under Scrutiny

Tunisia’s financial institution security measures have been evaluated by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), and the results show a mixed bag of compliance with global standards.

Strengths and Weaknesses


According to the latest report from the FATF, Tunisia scored largely compliant or partially compliant on most aspects, but non-compliant in some areas. The report highlights several strengths, including:

  • Compliance with requirements related to assessing risk
  • National cooperation
  • Targeted financial sanctions

However, Tunisia was found to be:

  • Partially compliant in areas such as:
    • Confiscation and provisional measures
    • Terrorist financing offence
    • Customer due diligence
  • Non-compliant in areas such as:
    • Laws regarding non-profit organizations
    • Financial institution secrecy
    • Transparency and beneficial ownership of legal persons

Recommendations for Improvement


The report noted that Tunisia has made progress in implementing some of the FATF Recommendations, but there are still areas that need improvement. To address these concerns, Tunisia will need to:

  • Strengthen its regulatory framework
  • Improve its risk assessment and customer due diligence practices
  • Enhance its international cooperation with other countries

The FATF has recommended that Tunisia conduct regular reviews of its financial institutions and implement effective mechanisms for reporting suspicious transactions.

Conclusion


While Tunisia has made progress in implementing some of the FATF Recommendations, it still has a way to go to ensure that its financial institution security measures are fully compliant with global standards.