– After the last and final deadline that FATF imposed on Iran to ratify anti-money laundering directives, now the big question is how will Iran act on that? Spokesperson of the Government of Iran, Eshaq Jahangiri, announced that the head of powers has already approved the FATF related amendments and it shall be implemented soon.
– Unconfirmed sources have that it is highly possible for FATF to leave Iran another 4 months joining the CFT convention and implement anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing amendments accordingly. The task force meeting held just the other day was apparently positive on Iran actions that are taken so far, however, they have serious warnings this time on their next statement to be published on Thursday.
– The guardian council of Iran rejects the amendment of anti-money laundering act which includes FATF considerations. This body has announced the act is in contradictory with Iran’s constitution and shall be offered via Judiciary body and not the parliament.
– Keeping Iran off its blacklist, the FATF extended the suspension of its countermeasures against the country for another 4 months. Referring to the remaining tasks, this body expects Iran to accelerate its reforms and complete the ratification process of the required rules and laws.
– In its attempts to reintegrate into the global economy by re-engaging the FATF and getting off its so-called blacklist after implementing the JCPoA, the Iranian parliament members voted “Ay” to a general reform plan for counter-terrorism financing standards with regards to FATF standards, details to be discussed on the session tomorrow or next Sunday.