FATF has removed Turkey and Jamaica from its list of jurisdictions that are under enhanced surveillance – the “grey list”. This decision was made at the FATF plenary meeting held in Singapore from June 26 to 28, 2024.
But the “gray list” was replenished with new countries: Monaco and Venezuela were included in it.
To make a decision, a majority of the organization’s members, including 37 jurisdictions and two regional organizations, including the European Commission, must vote.
The “grey list” includes about twenty countries that are considered risky by the FATF. In February, the UAE was removed from the list. FATF sanctions have serious consequences: they affect the banking system, since transactions with a country on the “grey list” require more careful control. This also has an adverse effect on the investment climate, as foreign investors are afraid to do business in such countries.