Financial Action Task Force - FATF

Financial Action Task Force - FATF

FATF stands for the Financial Action Task Force, which is an intergovernmental organization established in 1989. Its primary goal is to develop policies to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and other threats to the international financial system.

What is FATF’s stance on the financing of terrorist organizations?

A. It encourages international funding for humanitarian organizations

B. It does not address the financing of terrorist organizations

C. It recommends strict monitoring and regulation of financial flows to prevent terrorist financing

D. It allows governments to decide how to regulate terrorist financing

Which of the following is true regarding FATF’s “grey list”?

A. Countries on the grey list are fully compliant with FATF recommendations

B. Countries on the grey list are being monitored closely and may face sanctions if improvements aren’t made

C. Countries on the grey list receive immediate financial aid

D. Countries on the grey list are exempt from FATF monitoring