FATF Report Urges Public-Private Partnerships to Combat Illicit Finance
The FATF has published a new report highlighting the urgent need for public-private partnerships (PPPs) to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing. The report identifies at least 84 PPPs globally and calls for stronger cooperation with financial institutions, virtual asset service providers, and non-traditional stakeholders.
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