tag Iran-FATF

Iran Not Satisfied by FATF Ruling

EghtesadOnline: The Economy Ministry has issued a statement through its anti-money laundering division, providing a mixed reaction to the recent verdict of the Financial Action Task Force concerning Iran.
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Publish Date:30/June/2017 | 13:08

Economy Ministry reacts to gov’t critics claims against FATF

EghtesadOnline: Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance has said that comments made by a former lawmaker against adoption of the action plan of the Financial Action Task Force were “unfounded, irresponsible and result of his lack of due knowledge” about FATF.
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Publish Date:06/June/2017 | 14:02

Upbeat Prospects for Iran-Australia Ties

EghtesadOnline: Recent improvements in the Iranian banking system such as the adoption of Financial Action Task Force regulations, positive forecasts by the International Monetary Fund and the gradual implementation of Basel accord standards are promising a better economic future for Iran, said the Australian ambassador to Tehran during a meeting with the Central Bank of Iran’s Governor Valiollah Seif.
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Publish Date:06/June/2017 | 11:38

FATF Blacklisting Bodes Ill for Banks

EghtesadOnline: Lack of compliance to Financial Action Task Force regulations has impeded international banking relations, a deputy head of the Monetary and Banking Research Institute said.
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Publish Date:22/May/2017 | 08:34

Iran Likely to Quit FATF Blacklist

EghtesadOnline: Similar to other top-tier officials, deputy economy minister for banking affairs believes that Iran will be able to quit the Financial Action Task Force’s blacklist of high-risk countries.
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Publish Date:08/May/2017 | 10:57

Senior MP: FATF not merely economic agreement

EghtesadOnline: Rapporteur of the Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Hossein Naqavi Hosseini underlined that the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is not merely an economic agreement, but the agreement bears political commitments some of which contradict the policies and strategies of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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Publish Date:01/April/2017 | 06:01

President criticizes opponents of FATF

EghtesadOnline: President Hassan Rouhani in a Twitter message on Thursday, criticized opponents of Iran's engagement with the Financial Action Task Force requiring Tehran to set standards to combat money laundering.
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Publish Date:01/October/2016 | 10:01

FATF needs to be endorsed by Leader, says Shamkhani

EghtesadOnline: Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei should endorse Iran's engagement with the Financial Action Task Force, says the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council.
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Publish Date:28/September/2016 | 13:14

MP: Bill on FATF to be presented to Majlis presiding board

EghtesadOnline: Member of Majlis Presiding Board and Majlis Commission on Economic Affairs Hassan Hosseini Shahroudi said on Sunday that the double-urgency bill on 'Mandating Majlis to Approve FATF' will be presented to the presiding board next week.
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Publish Date:22/September/2016 | 09:28

Decision on FATF within SNSC authority: Ayatollah Khatami

EghtesadOnline: Tehran temporary Friday prayer Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ahmad Khatami said that any decision about joining Financial Action Task Force (on Money Laundering) (FATF) lies only within the authority of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC).
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Publish Date:17/September/2016 | 18:59

Envoy: FATF decision ensures expansion of Iran banking ties

EghtesadOnline: Iran’s envoy to Britain said the decision by the international anti money-laundering body on continuing suspension of punitive measures against Iran, will clear the way for reestablishing of Tehran’s global financial ties, as one of the main goals of the nuclear deal.
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Publish Date:24/June/2017 | 10:55

FATF Extends Suspension of Iran Restrictions

EghtesadOnline: The Financial Action Task Force has decided to continue the suspension of counter-measures against Iran, “in light of Iran’s demonstration of its political commitment and the relevant steps it has taken in line with its Action Plan.”
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Publish Date:24/June/2017 | 05:30

Anticipation Grows for Iran Ahead of FATF Session

EghtesadOnline: The Financial Action Task Force–the global body that monitors money laundering worldwide–will have Iran on top of its mind when it convenes for its forthcoming plenary and working group meetings on June 18, the Central Bank of Iran's director for international affairs announced.
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Publish Date:11/June/2017 | 06:36

Iran Expects FATF Clearance in June

EghtesadOnline: What Iran has done so far to conform to international standards concerning anti-money-laundering and combating terrorism financing initiatives will be sufficient for the Financial Action Task Force to permanently terminate all countermeasures against the country, said a deputy economy minister.
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Publish Date:17/May/2017 | 09:02

Seif: Iran's FATF Membership by May

EghtesadOnline: The governor of the Central Bank of Iran believes that the country will be able to meet the conditions needed to become a full-time member of the Financial Action Task Force when the organization takes up Iran's case in May.
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Publish Date:11/March/2017 | 13:13

Lawmaker Says FATF's Iran Stance Unacceptable

EghtesadOnline: A senior lawmaker has criticized the latest public statement issued by the Financial Action Task Force concerning Iran, saying it would be "unacceptable" for the country to stay on the organization's blacklist.
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Publish Date:04/March/2017 | 15:51

Tayyebnia Presses for FATF Compliance

EghtesadOnline: Economy Minister Ali Tayyebnia said to avoid the blacklist of the Financial Action Task Force, Iran must fulfill the organization's requirements or else the country will not be able to regain its positive status it enjoyed in the past.
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Publish Date:28/September/2016 | 13:32

Shamkhani: Supreme Leader should put seal of approval on implementation of FATF

EghtesadOnline: Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani said on Wednesday that the SNSC has reached consensus to implement the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) but this should be approved by the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
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Publish Date:15/September/2016 | 11:22