Country Report Summary

Global AML & Country Risk Insights
Our Expertise, Helping You Navigate Complex AML Landscapes

At TESS, we actively monitor and analyze regulatory developments, financial crime risks, and enforcement trends across multiple countries. These Global AML & Country Risk Summaries reflect the insights we’ve gathered through continuous research and industry engagement from various AML environments in key jurisdictions.

By understanding the local regulatory frameworks, FATF standings, sanctions exposure, corruption risks, and economic conditions, we are better equipped to support our clients in addressing their compliance challenges. This knowledge informs the design, implementation and fine-tuning of our AML solutions, ensuring they are aligned with the realities of each market.

These summaries represent the foundation of our deep expertise. Our clients benefit from this understanding as we help them navigate complex cross-border compliance obligations, strengthen their AML frameworks, and respond effectively to regulatory expectations.

Malaysia

Malaysia is not on the FATF List of Countries that have been identified as having strategic AML deficiencies.

Singapore

Singapore is not on the FATF List of Countries that have been identified as having strategic AML deficiencies.

Brunei

Brunei is no longer on the FATF List of Countries that have been identified as having strategic AML deficiencies.

Laos

Laos is on the FATF List of Countries that have been identified as having strategic AML deficiencies.

Philippines

The Philippines are no longer on the FATF List of Countries that have been identified as having strategic AML deficiencies.

Cambodia

Cambodia is no longer on the FATF List of Countries that have been identified as having strategic AML deficiencies.

Vietnam

Vietnam is on the FATF List of Countries that have been identified as having strategic AML deficiencies.

Myanmar

Myanmar is subject to a FATF call on its members and other jurisdictions to apply enhanced due diligence measures proportionate to the risks arising from the jurisdiction.

Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste is not on the FATF List of Countries that have been identified as having strategic AML deficiencies.

Thailand

Thailand is no longer on the FATF List of Countries that have been identified as having strategic AML deficiencies.

Indonesia

Indonesia was removed from the FATF List of Countries that have been identified as having strategic AML deficiencies on 26 June 2015.

Morocco

Morocco is no longer on the FATF List of Countries that have been identified as having strategic AML deficiencies.

Tanzania

Tanzania is on the FATF List of Countries that have been identified as having strategic AML deficiencies.

Kenya

Kenya is on the FATF List of Countries that have been identified as having strategic AML deficiencies.

Rwanda

Rwanda is not on the FATF List of Countries that have been identified as having strategic AML deficiencies.

Taiwan

Taiwan is not on the FATF List of Countries that have been identified as having strategic AML deficiencies.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong is not on the FATF List of Countries that have been identified as having strategic AML deficiencies.

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