The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an international organization combating money laundering and terrorism financing, issued its February 2026 update listing non-cooperative high-risk jurisdictions.
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) announced on February 13, 2026, an updated list of jurisdictions deemed non-cooperative in global anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) efforts. The statement, accessible via the website of Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA), highlights regions requiring greater regulatory oversight and international compliance improvements. FATF’s reports serve as a global benchmark for financial institutions and governments to mitigate risks in cross-border financial systems.