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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

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

France Willing to Pressure US Over Iran Financial Hurdles

EghtesadOnline: France is willing to use its influence to pressure the United States into easing financial restrictions over Iran and wants to share its experience with the country regarding the implementation of FATF standards, the president of the French National Assembly said.
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Publish Date:10/September/2016 | 13:56

FATF , international criteria to combat money laundering, terrorism

EghtesadOnline: Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi said on Monday that the Financial Action Task Force is an international criteria to combat money laundering and terrorism independent of the nuclear accord with the western governments.
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Publish Date:06/September/2016 | 11:02

FATF Keeps Iran on Blacklist

EghtesadOnline: The global anti-money laundering watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force ( FATF ), will maintain Iran's position on its blacklist until the country completes its full Action Plan.
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Publish Date:26/February/2023 | 21:50

EC Confirms Leader's Approval to Review 2 Remaining FATF Bills

EghtesadOnline: The Expediency Council, the top legislation vetting body, in a statement confirmed that the Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has approved a government request to extend the deadline for discussions on the two remaining bills mandated by the global anti-money laundering body Financial Action Task Force.
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Publish Date:19/December/2020 | 16:52

EC Confirms Leader's Approval to Review 2 Remaining FATF Bills

EghtesadOnline: The Expediency Council, the top legislation vetting body, in a statement confirmed that the Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has approved a government request to extend the deadline for discussions on the two remaining bills mandated by the global anti-money laundering body Financial Action Task Force.
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Publish Date:19/December/2020 | 16:52

Need for Continuing Efforts to Pass FATF Laws

EghtesadOnline: The government needs to continue efforts to pass the laws related to the standards of the Financial Action Task Force after the global watchdog placed Iran on its blacklist, an expert said.
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Publish Date:29/February/2020 | 06:31

FATF Blacklist Raises Cost of Foreign Trade

EghtesadOnline: The Financial Action Task Force blacklist means significantly increasing the cost of doing business with the outside world, a senior member of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture said.
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Publish Date:29/February/2020 | 05:42

Expert Warns of Falling Foul of FATF Standards

EghtesadOnline: Non-compliance with the requirements of the Financial Action Task Force could result in the closure of all Iranian bank accounts around the world, including individuals and embassies, an expert on international relations said, citing comments by officials in the Foreign Ministry’s Economic Department.
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Publish Date:19/February/2020 | 10:49

Currency at New Low; Iran's CB Says Will Defend Rial

EghtesadOnline: Major currencies soared in Tehran on Tuesday amid new concerns among market participants about a decision by the Financial Action Task Force on Iran by the weekend.
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Publish Date:19/February/2020 | 10:39

FATF Begins 6-Day Meeting

EghtesadOnline: The Financial Action Task Force commenced a week of meetings on Sunday to discuss major issues regarding money-laundering across continents.
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Publish Date:17/February/2020 | 24:15

Iran's CB Discounts Effect of FATF Ruling on Forex Market

EghtesadOnline: Governor of the Central Bank of Iran said whatever the anti-money laundering Financial Action Task Force decides on February 21, the decision will not affect the currency market.
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Publish Date:10/February/2020 | 24:16

Call for Action to Sustain Int'l Transactions

EghtesadOnline: President Hassan Rouhani called for appropriate action on the part of all authorities to prevent a break-off in Iran's banking relations with the world, stressing that this is an issue of national interest.
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Publish Date:28/January/2020 | 10:16