Medium Priority REVIEW

FATF - High-Risk Jurisdictions (Black List)

FATF black list jurisdiction — enhanced due diligence legally required

3
Sanctioned Entities
Medium
Severity Level
REVIEW
Required Action
May 3
Last Updated 2026
About This List

FATF High-Risk Jurisdictions (Black List) names 3 countries flagged by the Financial Action Task Force as posing serious money laundering and terrorist financing threats, requiring legally mandated enhanced due diligence during correspondent banking onboarding and trade finance review.

Detailed Information

FATF High-Risk Jurisdictions is the official list published by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global standard-setter for anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CFT), and counter-proliferation financing (CPF).

The list includes two categories:

  • Black List (High-Risk Jurisdictions Subject to Call for Action): Countries with significant strategic AML/CFT deficiencies. FATF calls on all members to apply countermeasures. Currently includes North Korea, Iran, and Myanmar.
  • Grey List (Jurisdictions Under Increased Monitoring): Countries actively working with FATF to address deficiencies. Enhanced due diligence is recommended.

The list is updated three times per year after FATF plenary meetings (February, June, October). This is the foundational list used globally and forms the basis for the EU AML High-Risk Third Countries list and national AML regulations worldwide.

Official source: FATF Black and Grey Lists

List Name FATF: High-Risk Jurisdictions (Black List)
Full Name FATF - High-Risk Jurisdictions (Black List)
Entity Count 3 entities
Severity Level Medium - Secondary sanctions with restrictions
Required Action REVIEW - FATF black list jurisdiction — enhanced due diligence legally required
Last Updated May 3, 2026 at 16:47 UTC (5 days ago)
Compliance Implications

This is a medium-priority list with secondary sanctions or restrictions. While not full blocking, enhanced due diligence is required. Certain types of transactions may be prohibited or restricted depending on jurisdiction and specific programs.

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