FinCEN Alerts U.S. Banks on FATF Updates and High-Risk Jurisdictions
FinCEN has notified U.S. financial institutions about recent updates from the FATF regarding jurisdictions with strategic deficiencies in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing measures, including the addition of Algeria, Angola, Côte d'Ivoire, and Lebanon to the Increased Monitoring list, while reinforcing the need for enhanced due diligence in dealings with high-risk jurisdictions like Iran and North Korea. [10/31/24]