Philippines, FATF and gray list

Philippines exits FATF money laundering ‘gray list’
The Philippines is no longer on the list of countries under heavy scrutiny by the top global money laundering and terrorism financing watchdog. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has removed the Philippines from its gray list after an on-site visit in January confirmed the country’s significant progress in strengthening measures on anti-money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT).
FATF global financial crime watchdog removes Philippines from 'grey' list
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global anti-money laundering watchdog, said on Friday it had removed the Philippines from its 'grey' list of countries under increased scrutiny, while it added Laos and Nepal to that list.
Philippines exits 'grey list' for money laundering, terrorism financing
THE Philippines has been removed from the "grey list" of countries under increased monitoring for money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism. Th
Exit from FATF ‘gray list’ may lift Philippine stocks
PHILIPPINE STOCKS may advance this week as market sentiment is expected to get a lift from the country’s removal from dirty money watchdog Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) “gray list” and after the central bank said it would cut banks’ reserve requirement ratios (RRR) next month.
Philippines' money laundering grey list exit rooted in ‘political repression’ — lawyers
The National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers has expressed concerns over the Philippines’ removal from the Financial Action Task Force’s grey list, calling it a “pyrrhic victory” linked to political repression.
Philippines exits global watchdog FATF grey list as anti-money laundering efforts pay off
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has removed the Philippines from its grey list following a successful on-site evaluation, praising the countrys progress in strengthening anti-money laundering measures.
Investor sentiment likely to improve as Philippines is removed from ‘gray list’
THE PHILIPPINES’ exit from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) “gray list” is seen to improve investor sentiment, but analysts noted that continued reforms are necessary to sustain progress.
‘Philippines exit from gray list to boost investments’
The Philippines’ exit from the gray list of Paris-based Financial Action Task Force last Friday is expected to help attract more foreign investments and create jobs, according to government officials.
Philippines welcomes removal from global money laundering 'grey list'
The Philippines welcomed on Saturday its removal from the "grey list" of a global watchdog on dirty money, saying its exit would ease requirements for cross-border transactions and help boost investments.
Philippines Exits Global Watchdog’s Dirty Money ‘Gray List’
The Philippines has been taken off a global watchdog’s dirty-money list, a move that could spur remittances and foreign investments in one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies.
Palace expects boost in PH investments after removal from dirty money ‘gray list’
Malacañang expects an increase in foreign direct investments after the Philippines was removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list earlier this week.
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The FATF global financial crime watchdog removes Philippines from 'grey' list
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