APGML finds that Samoa has made progress in addressing the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its Mutual Evaluation and Follow-up Reports

Samoa has made advancements since its 2015 Mutual Evaluation Report (MER), including amendments to legislation and issuing guidance for financial institutions.
Moderate to major shortcomings remain in areas such as ongoing due diligence, enforcement of BO requirements, and supervisory frameworks, particularly concerning international legal persons and VASPs.