The Eurasian Group secretariat participated in a seminar in Vienna on 28 and 29 April 2025 on key concepts and good practices for implementing the revised Financial Action Task Force standards under Recommendation 8. The event brought together delegations from Central Asian member states of the Eurasian Group, civil society, and international and regional organizations. The seminar focused on the principles and concepts underlying Recommendation 8 and on practical experience in implementing its requirements. During the sessions, the Eurasian Group secretariat highlighted that implementation of Recommendation 8 needs to take account of the specific features and requirements of member states' national legislation.
Eurasian Group (EAG)2025-04-29
Eurasian Group discusses implementation of revised FATF Recommendation 8 standards, highlights national legal specificities
The Eurasian Group secretariat took part in a Vienna seminar on implementing the revised FATF standards under Recommendation 8. Discussions covered the recommendation's core concepts and implementation practice, with the secretariat highlighting the need to reflect member states' national legal frameworks.