Combating Money Laundering : Myanmar attends FATF and ICRG meetings in Mexico

Governor of the Central Bank of Myanmar Daw Than Than Swe, led a Myanmar delegation to attend the plenary meeting of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and meetings of the International Cooperation Review Group (ICRG), held in Mexico City, Mexico, from 9 to 13 February.

At the meetings, Myanmar reported progress in combating money laundering, terrorism financing, and proliferation financing. Officials said 10 action items under the FATF Action Plan have been largely addressed, with the remaining five to be completed within a set timeframe in 2026.

Myanmar also highlighted recent legal reforms, including amendments to Counter-Terrorism Law and Trusts Act, and efforts to strengthen its anti-money laundering framework. Following discussions, FATF decided to keep Myanmar on the list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, while acknowledging progress made in implementing its action plan.