FATF’s 2024–25 Annual Report highlights a bold push against financial crime, spotlighting tighter virtual asset controls, risk-based measures, sanctions guidance, and public-private collaboration

The report emphasises evolving threat areas such as online child sexual exploitation, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing, urging stronger implementation of standards and cooperation. It also stresses the importance of financial intelligence and private‑sector controls, showcasing operational partnerships to disrupt crime, while noting progress in jurisdictions exiting the FATF Grey List and identifying persistent gaps that need targeted technical assistance and collaboration…