The Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering conducted an ICRG support visit to Nepal from May 18 to 20, finding renewed political and technical commitment to accelerate the anti-money laundering and counterterrorist financing reforms required under the country’s ICRG action plan. Meetings and workshops with government, private-sector and development partners focused on operational progress and the steps needed for Nepal to leave the ICRG grey list. Priorities include strengthening interagency cooperation, workforce development and retention, and the targeting of technical assistance. Nepal also plans to deepen its risk-based approach by concentrating resources on higher-risk areas while easing controls where low risks are demonstrated, supporting financial inclusion and more efficient resource allocation.
Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG)2026-06-09
Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering supports Nepal’s accelerated AML/CFT reforms for removal from the ICRG grey list
The Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering supported Nepal’s efforts to accelerate reforms under its ICRG action plan and secure removal from the grey list. Priorities include stronger interagency cooperation, workforce capacity and a more targeted risk-based approach that focuses controls on higher-risk areas.