ESAAMLG calls for countries to move beyond technical compliance and demonstrate measurable results in tackling money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing

At its 52nd Task Force Plenary in Kigali, the regional FATF-style body emphasised the need for AML/CFT/CPF frameworks to produce effective financial intelligence, investigations, prosecutions, asset recovery and disruption of criminal networks. The discussions reflect increasing emphasis within international AML supervision on demonstrating that legal and regulatory frameworks work effectively in practice rather than simply satisfying technical requirements.