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FATF updates monitoring lists June 2026

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Sentiment
-5
Attention
3
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7
Market Impact
General
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Market Impact

The updates may affect compliance costs for financial institutions dealing with added jurisdictions, while removal reduces scrutiny for Algeria and Namibia. Overall market impact is limited as changes are incremental and expected.

banking financial services
Event Summary

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) updated its global lists of high-risk and monitored jurisdictions following its plenary meeting held from June 17-19, 2026. Algeria and Namibia were removed from the increased monitoring list, while Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iraq were added. Myanmar remains on the high-risk call for action list, unchanged since October 2022. The FATF also reaffirmed its February 2020 statements on North Korea and Iran. The State Bank of India clarified that enhanced due diligence measures should not disrupt humanitarian assistance, legitimate non-profit activity, remittances, or regular commercial transactions. The updated list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring includes 22 countries and territories.

Key Actions
50 Financial Action Task Force removed from monitoring list Algeria
50 Financial Action Task Force removed from monitoring list Namibia
50 Financial Action Task Force added to monitoring list Bosnia and Herzegovina
50 Financial Action Task Force added to monitoring list Iraq
40 Financial Action Task Force maintained high-risk status Myanmar
30 Financial Action Task Force called for due diligence
20 State Bank of India clarified due diligence boundaries
Entities Involved
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Financial Action Task Force
The FATF conducted its regular plenary review and updated its monitoring lists, reinforcing its role in setting global anti-money laundering standards.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 0.0
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State Bank of India
The RBI clarified the application of enhanced due diligence measures for Indian institutions, ensuring humanitarian and legitimate flows are not disrupted.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 5.0
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Myanmar
Myanmar remains on the high-risk call for action list, subject to enhanced due diligence measures, with no change in status.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment -20.0
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Iraq
Iraq was added to the increased monitoring list, signaling ongoing strategic deficiencies in its AML/CFT regime.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment -10.0
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Algeria
Algeria was removed from the increased monitoring list, indicating improved compliance with FATF standards, which may reduce scrutiny for its financial sector.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Namibia
Namibia was removed from the increased monitoring list, reflecting progress in addressing AML/CFT deficiencies.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina was added to the increased monitoring list, requiring enhanced due diligence from counterparties.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment -10.0
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Iran
The FATF reaffirmed its February 2020 statement on Iran, which remains subject to countermeasures.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment -30.0
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North Korea
The FATF reaffirmed its February 2020 statement on North Korea, which remains subject to countermeasures.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment -30.0
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Kuwait
Kuwait remains on the increased monitoring list.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment -5.0
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Venezuela
Venezuela remains on the increased monitoring list.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment -5.0
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Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast remains on the increased monitoring list.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment -5.0
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Cameroon
Cameroon remains on the increased monitoring list.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment -5.0
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Syria
Syria remains on the increased monitoring list.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment -5.0
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Lebanon
Lebanon remains on the increased monitoring list.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment -5.0
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Relationships
State Bank of India related ↔ Iraq
State Bank of India related ↔ Iran
State Bank of India related ↔ Kuwait
Myanmar related ↔ Iran
Iraq related ↔ Algeria
Iraq battleground ↔ Iran Iraq, a neighbor with deep historical ties to Iran, struggles to assert its sovereignty and neutrality as it is signific
Iraq maritime dispute ↔ Kuwait Iraq seeks to resolve maritime border issues with Kuwait, but recent actions like the annulment of the Khor Abdullah nav
Algeria related ↔ Iran
Algeria related ↔ Kuwait
Iran related ↔ North Korea
Iran belligerent ↔ Kuwait Iran is actively engaged in military conflict with Kuwait, launching missile and drone attacks on its infrastructure and
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