The European Commission updates the high-risk country list to bolster combatting of financial crime
15 Jul 2025
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On 10 June 2025, the European Commission revised its list of high-risk jurisdictions under the EU anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing framework. EU-regulated entities must adopt enhanced due diligence measures when engaging with the listed countries to safeguard the financial system of the EU.
Recent additions to the list are Algeria, Angola, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Laos, Lebanon, Monaco, Namibia, Nepal, and Venezuela, while Barbados, Gibraltar, Jamaica, Panama, the Philippines, Senegal, Uganda, and the UAE have been removed.
The updates on the high-risk country list aligns with the Financial Action Task Force monitoring, reinforcing the EU's commitment to global standards.
For more details, the press release can be found here.
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