Description
SEBI communication regarding FATF's October 2025 Plenary statements on jurisdictions with AML/CFT deficiencies. Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Nigeria and South Africa removed from increased monitoring.
Summary
BSE has received communication from SEBI regarding the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) October 2025 Plenary public statements on jurisdictions with strategic Anti-Money Laundering / Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) deficiencies. No new jurisdictions were added to increased monitoring, and four countries—Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Nigeria and South Africa—have been removed from FATF’s increased monitoring list.
Key Points
- FATF released public statements after October 2025 Plenary identifying jurisdictions with strategic AML/CFT deficiencies
- No new jurisdictions were identified for increased monitoring in this review
- Four countries removed from FATF increased monitoring: Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Nigeria, and South Africa
- Members must take note for necessary actions and compliance
- Communication is part of ongoing efforts to identify and work with jurisdictions having AML/CFT deficiencies
Regulatory Changes
Positive development with the removal of four jurisdictions (Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Nigeria, and South Africa) from FATF’s increased monitoring list, indicating improved AML/CFT compliance in these countries.
Compliance Requirements
- BSE members must review and update their AML/CFT risk assessments for dealings with the affected jurisdictions
- Members should consult the FATF public statements at the provided links:
- Members must take necessary actions based on updated FATF guidance
Important Dates
- Notice Date: November 10, 2025
- FATF Plenary: October 2025
Impact Assessment
This circular has medium impact on market participants with international operations. The removal of four countries from increased monitoring may ease compliance requirements and potentially facilitate smoother business operations with entities in Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Nigeria, and South Africa. Members dealing with these jurisdictions should update their due diligence and risk assessment frameworks accordingly. No new jurisdictions being added to monitoring is a stable outcome requiring no additional enhanced scrutiny measures.
Impact Justification
Informational regulatory update on FATF jurisdictional monitoring with positive developments (removal of 4 jurisdictions from monitoring). Affects compliance procedures for members dealing with international jurisdictions.