Philippines Seeks Banks' Cooperation for 2027 Anti-Money Laundering Review
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has requested cooperation from domestic financial institutions for the upcoming 2027 international anti-money laundering review, seeking information to demonstrate the effectiveness of illicit fund safeguards. This is a crucial effort to maintain compliance with international standards and prevent a return to the FATF gray list.
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