IMF – COUNTERING THE FINANCING OF TERRORISM: GOOD PRACTICES TO ENHANCE EFFECTIVENESS

On 12 May, the IMF released this report which is said to offer valuable insights into identifying key challenges and implementing good practices that can enhance the effectiveness of counter-terrorism financing frameworks.  6 chapters cover crucial aspects of the fight against terrorism financing –

improving the understanding of terrorist financing risks;

the role of the private sector in detecting and disrupting terrorist financing activities;

the production and use of financial intelligence to counter terrorism and terrorist financing;

investigating, prosecuting, and sanctioning terrorism financiers;

terrorism-related targeted financial sanctions; and

international cooperation in combating the financing of terrorism.

https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/Books/Issues/2023/05/12/Countering-the-Financing-of-Terrorism-Good-Practices-to-Enhance-Effectiveness-515493