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ARTICLE · 28 OCTOBER 2021

Mauritius Exits The Grey List Of The Financial Action Task Force

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At its plenary meeting held on 21st of October 2021, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) concluded that Mauritius is no longer subject to increased monitoring by the FATF. In its public statement, the FATF highlighted the following:

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At its plenary meeting held on 21st of October 2021, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) concluded that Mauritius is no longer subject to increased monitoring by the FATF. In its public statement, the FATF highlighted the following:

"The FATF welcomes Mauritius' significant progress in improving its AML/CFT regime. Mauritius has strengthened the effectiveness of its AML/CFT regime and addressed related technical deficiencies to meet the commitments in its action plan regarding the strategic deficiencies that the FATF identified in February 2020."

When referring to effectiveness, the FATF expects financial institutions and designated non- financial businesses and professions (DFNBPs) to:

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