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NEWS: Luxembourg has ‘solid’ AML system but concern over FIU and need to strengthen ability to detect major cases – FATF

LUXEMBOURG: The tiny EU country has dropped out of the race to host AMLA. Our file photo shows Luxembourg city from the Place de la Constitution , looking at Adolphe Bridge.

By Laura Lynott, Senior Correspondent

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has found Luxembourg has a “solid anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing framework,” but needs more for robust investigations and prosecutions, along with other core measures.

According to the new FATF Mutual Evaluation report, Luxembourg has a “strong understanding” of its money laundering risks and a “reasonable understanding” of its terrorist financing risks.

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