FATF - Financial Action Task Force
FATF - Financial Action Task Force
02/12/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/13/2026 19:06
Outcomes FATF Plenary, 11-13 February 2026
<_p3d_22_22_>Mexico City, 13 February 2026\r\n
The fifth Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Plenary meeting under the Mexican Presidency of Elisa de Anda Madrazo concluded today, with action agreed to help stop fraudsters and other criminals from profiting from illicit activity.
\r\nDelegates from the FATF's Global Network of more than 200 jurisdictions and observers gathered in Mexico City for three days of constructive discussions to address the latest illicit finance risks.
\r\nThe Plenary adopted assessment reports of Austria, Italy and Singapore under the new round of mutual evaluations. This follows the first two FATF reports published under the new round in December 2025.
\r\nThe FATF also approved new publications on cyber-enabled fraud and virtual assets. In support of responsible technological innovation, these projects will help countries stay alert to evolving threats and harness technology to mitigate against risks.
\r\nThe Plenary appointed Mr. Giles Thomson of the United Kingdom as the incoming President of the FATF (July 2026 - June 2028).
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The fifth Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Plenary meeting under the Mexican Presidency of Elisa de Anda Madrazo concluded today, with action agreed to help stop fraudsters and other criminals from profiting from illicit activity.
Delegates from the FATF's Global Network of more than 200 jurisdictions and observers gathered in Mexico City for three days of constructive discussions to address the latest illicit finance risks.
The Plenary adopted assessment reports of Austria, Italy and Singapore under the new round of mutual evaluations. This follows the first two FATF reports published under the new round in December 2025.
The FATF also approved new publications on cyber-enabled fraud and virtual assets. In support of responsible technological innovation, these projects will help countries stay alert to evolving threats and harness technology to mitigate against risks.
The Plenary appointed Mr. Giles Thomson of the United Kingdom as the incoming President of the FATF (July 2026 - June 2028).
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