The Eurasian Group reported that its secretariat took part in a meeting of the Financial Action Task Force Global Network secretariats held in Abu Dhabi from April 7 to 9. The meeting was hosted by the United Arab Emirates National Committee for Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Financing of Illegal Organisations, and focused on strengthening dialogue and cooperation among secretariats as they prepare to support member jurisdictions in the next round of mutual evaluations. Alongside the Financial Action Task Force Secretariat, participants included the secretariats of the Asia Pacific Group on Money Laundering, the Action Group against Money Laundering in Central Africa, the Financial Action Task Force of Latin America, the Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa, the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group, the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force, the Council of Europe Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures and the Financing of Terrorism, and the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force. Discussions covered best practices for handling the distinct challenges involved in supporting member countries through the forthcoming assessment cycle.
Eurasian Group (EAG)2025-04-10
Eurasian Group participates in FATF Global Network secretariat meeting on the next round of mutual evaluations
The Eurasian Group said its secretariat participated in a Financial Action Task Force Global Network meeting in Abu Dhabi focused on coordination for the next round of mutual evaluations. Secretariats exchanged best practices on how to support member jurisdictions and address operational challenges in the assessment process.