BRICS to update counter-terror plan amid new threatsBRICS is enhancing its counter-terror strategy. New challenges like terror financing and cyber threats are being addressed. Discussions foc...
To avoid FATF grey list, Pakistan used lobbying firms for US government helpPakistan is often seen as having a chequered past when it comes to illicit money flow. At a proposed FATF meet next month, there will be sc...
We’ve built our platforms, now it's time to build a collective shield: CoinDCX’s Sumit GuptaA new FATF report highlights evolving terrorist financing threats. Financial innovation is being exploited. The private sector, especially ...
South Africa exits FATF 'grey list' after nearly 3 yearsJohannesburg has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force's 'grey list' after nearly three years of increased monitoring. South Af...
Digital wallets, terror trails: The dark web of Pakistani Jaish-e-Mohammed’s new secret strategyJaish-e-Mohammed, facing funding constraints, is leveraging digital wallets to circumvent international scrutiny, raising concerns highligh...
E-comm platforms, online payments services being abused for terror financing: FATFThe Financial Action Task Force is concerned about terror financing. E-commerce platforms and online payments are misused. The Pulwama atta...
FATF condemns Pahalgam attackThe Financial Action Task Force (FATF) strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, highlighting the financial underpinnings necessary fo...
FATF condemns Pahalgam attack, enhances focus on steps by countries to combat terror financingFollowing the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in April, the FATF has intensified its scrutiny of countries' counter-terror financing measures...
India, US to 'coordinate in the upcoming' Financial Action Task Force (FATF) processesForeign Secretary Vikram Misri visited Washington, DC, engaging with US officials to advance the India-US COMPACT for the 21st Century. Dis...
Pakistan can't keep turning economic rescue into strategic ransomOn 9 May 2025, the International Monetary Fund released a $1 billion tranche to Pakistan, marking its 25th financial support programme sinc...
IMF says next Pakistan funding review expected in second half of 2025The IMF expects to review Pakistan's funding in H2 2025 and is in talks on the FY2026 budget. Inflation control and a 1.6% primary surplus ...
Co-operation between stakeholders important to counter threats from money laundering, terror funding: RBI GuvClose co-operation among government agencies, financial entities, and civil society is necessary to countermoney laundering and terror fina...
India to host FATF forum from todayIndia will host the Private Sector Collaborative Forum (PSCF) of the Financial Action Task Force in 2025 from March 25-27. The forum, organ...
India to host 3-day FATF Private Sector Collaborative Forum in MumbaiIndia will host the FATF Private Sector Collaborative Forum 2025 in Mumbai, addressing global priorities such as payment transparency, fina...
FATF grey-listing: Nepal emerges as South Asian haven for money launderingNepal's appearance on the FATF grey list has highlighted its status as a haven for money laundering. Contributing factors include economic ...
India will adopt nuanced approach to deal with "at risk" NPOs: OfficialIndia will adopt a nuanced approach to address the misuse of non-profit organisations, as highlighted by FATF. The global watchdog has comm...
India to push for new disclosures at FATF to tackle money launderingIndia plans to introduce new disclosures for credit card issuers, fintech providers, and payment aggregators on cross-border transactions a...