Philippines, FATF and gray list

FATF global financial crime watchdog removes Philippines from 'grey' list
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global anti-money laundering watchdog, said on Friday it had removed the Philippines from its 'grey' list of countries under increased scrutiny, while it added Laos and Nepal to that list.
Philippines exits FATF money laundering ‘gray list’
The Philippines is no longer on the list of countries under heavy scrutiny by the top global money laundering and terrorism financing watchdog. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has removed the Philippines from its gray list after an on-site visit in January confirmed the country’s significant progress in strengthening measures on anti-money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT).
Philippines exits 'grey list' for money laundering, terrorism financing
THE Philippines has been removed from the "grey list" of countries under increased monitoring for money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism. Th
South Africa makes strides towards removal from FATF grey list
The National Treasury has expressed satisfaction with the progress being made to remove South Africa from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list.
PH exits int’l dirty money ‘gray list’
The Philippines is set to enjoy lower foreign remittance costs for its millions of workers overseas and better investor perception following its removal from the global dirty
Philippines welcomes removal from money laundering 'grey list'
AFPThe Philippines on Saturday praised its removal from a global financial "grey list" of countries under increased monitoring for money laundering and terrorism financing, a status that can hamper global financial transactions.
Philippines removed from watchdog’s ‘dirty money’ list
The Philippine government welcomed the country’s removal from a global watchdog’s dirty-money list, which could spur remittances and foreign investments in one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies. The Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) decision to take Manila off the list is expected to “facilitate faster and lower-cost cross-border transactions,
Philippines exits ‘grey list’ of Financial Action Task Force
After more than three years, the Philippines is finally out of the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list or list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring. In a statement late Friday, the FATF said the Philippines made significant progress improving its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime.
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PH's grey list exit to benefit economy
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Exit from FATF ‘gray list’ may lift Philippine stocks
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Nepal lands on FATF grey list: Can it bounce back?
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The FATF global financial crime watchdog removes Philippines from 'grey' list
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global anti-money laundering watchdog, said on Friday it had removed the Philippines from its 'grey' list of countries under increased scrutiny, while it ...
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Grey list exit to fortify PH as ‘attractive’ hub for FDIs — AMLC
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