Philippines, FATF and gray 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
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.
PH exits grey list, urged to strengthen counter-terrorism financing measures
THE Philippines has officially exited the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, a Paris-based international watchdog on money laundering and terrorism f
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.
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.
DOJ commends prosecutors for probing money laundering as PH exits 'grey list'
The DOJ welcomed the Philippines' exit from an international body's anti-dirty money “grey list”, saying prosecutors had a vital role in going after money launderers and terrorism financiers.
Philippines welcomes removal from global money laundering 'grey list'
Authorities say this would help attract investments and aid overseas Filipino workers who send remittances through banks.
PH exits int’l dirty money ‘gray list’
The Philippines is set to enjoy lower foreign remittance costs for its millions of workers overseas and better investor perception following its removal from the global dirty
Global watchdog removes Philippines from money laundering 'grey list'
While removing the Philippines from the grey list, the FATF added Laos and Nepal, bringing the total number of countries on the list to 25 that includes Bulgaria, Croatia, Monaco, Nigeria and Yemen.
Philippines removed from watchdog’s ‘dirty money’ list
The Philippine government welcomed the country’s removal from a global watchdog’s dirty-money list, which could spur remittances and foreign investments in one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies. The Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) decision to take Manila off the list is expected to “facilitate faster and lower-cost cross-border transactions,
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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 ...
The 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 ...
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Grey list exit to fortify PH as ‘attractive’ hub for FDIs — AMLC
The Philippines’ removal from the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) grey list will strengthen the country's position as an ...