FATF Adds Kuwait and Papua New Guinea to its 'Grey List'
The decision was finalized during the 5th FATF Plenary Meeting held in Mexico.
These countries were added due to strategic deficiencies in their Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CFT) frameworks.
With these new additions, the total number of jurisdictions on the FATF Grey List has increased to 22.
Exam Perspective: Being on the FATF Grey List can impact a country's international credit ratings and increase the cost of foreign borrowing.
Key Facts / Static GK
FATF President: Elisa de Anda Madrazo
FATF Established: 1989
Grey List Total (March 2026): 22 countries
Practice Quiz — 12 March 2026
Q1. Who announced the formation of the high-level expert group to design the technology roadmap for India's securities market ecosystem?
Q2. According to the updated RBI guidelines on Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR), what is the prescribed risk weight for trade exposures to Qualifying Central Counterparties (QCCPs)?
Q3. What is the specific cancer care coverage amount provided to account holders of the 'bob Women Sapphire' Savings Account?
Q4. Which of the following statements is true regarding the restructuring of the Jal Jeevan Mission?
Q5. Which airport in Tamil Nadu was recently designated as an 'International Airport' by the Union Cabinet?
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