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This is an advisory notice regarding the risks posed by jurisdictions with unsatisfactory money laundering and terrorist financing controls. It sets out changes to the definition of High Risk Third Countries in the Money Laundering Regulations. This means any countries listed by the Financial Action Task Force as high risk, or under increased monitoring, are henceforth automatically deemed High Risk Third Countries under the Money Laundering Regulations.
Published 25 March 2021 Last updated 22 January 2024 +show all updates
The advisory notice updated to reflect changes to the definition of High Risk Third Countries in the Money Laundering Regulations, and the removal of Schedule 3ZA.
This advisory notice is being updated to reflect changes to the UKs high-risk third countries list, to align with additions and removals agreed by the Financial Action Task Force at its plenary meetings in February, June and October 2023.
This advisory notice is being updated to reflect changes to UKs high-risk third countries list, to align with removals agreed by the international standard setter on anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing in February 2023.
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HM Treasury Advisory Notice: High Risk Third Countries updated
