
FATF adds Virgin Islands (UK) and removes Croatia from the “grey list”
FATF Updates Jurisdictions Under Increased Monitoring – June 2025
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has released its latest update on jurisdictions under increased monitoring, commonly referred to as the “grey list.” This update reflects the global standard-setting body’s ongoing efforts to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing.
Following its June 2025 Plenary, the FATF has made the following changes:
Added to the list:
- Bolivia
- British Virgin Islands
Removed from the list:
- Croatia
- Mali
- United Republic of Tanzania
The jurisdictions that have been added have committed to addressing the identified deficiencies within agreed timeframes and will be subject to heightened FATF monitoring. The countries removed have demonstrated substantial progress in improving their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CFT) regimes and will now transition to regular follow-up procedures.
Currently, more than 20 jurisdictions remain under increased monitoring and are actively working with the FATF or relevant regional bodies to strengthen their AML/CFT frameworks. FATF continues to encourage all jurisdictions to address identified deficiencies swiftly and effectively.
The FATF emphasizes that inclusion on the list does not imply a blanket restriction on financial transactions but calls for a risk-based approach by businesses and financial institutions.
About the FATF
The Financial Action Task Force is the global standard-setter for combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and other related threats to the integrity of the international financial system. It works to promote effective implementation of legal, regulatory, and operational measures across the globe.
For more information and the full statement, please visit: www.fatf-gafi.org
