On 14 September, Nishimura & Asahi published an article about the results contained in the recent FATF mutual evaluation report on AML/CFT in Japan. Like many other states (as the article explains), Japan has been placed in enhanced follow-up. The article examines the findings of the MER and the action plan initiated by the Japanese government to close gaps that have been identified.
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