APG Mutual Evaluation Reports

Global Fifth Round Mutual Evaluation Procedures

The APG Secretariat issued procedural guidelines for its Global Fifth Round of mutual evaluations (MEs), effective 17 March 2026. These procedures govern how APG will assess member jurisdictions for compliance with FATF AML/CFT/CPF Standards using the FATF Methodology. The document covers team composition, on-site visit protocols, drafting timelines, follow-up processes, and plenary adoption procedures for Mutual Evaluation Reports (MERs).

Global Fifth Round AML/CFT Mutual Evaluation Procedures

The APG has issued its Global Fifth Round Mutual Evaluation Procedures, effective 17 March 2026, establishing the framework for conducting AML/CFT/CPF assessments of member jurisdictions based on FATF Standards. The document defines evaluation team composition, procedural steps, timelines, follow-up processes, and quality consistency mechanisms for the fifth evaluation round. Members will be assessed on technical compliance with FATF Recommendations and effectiveness of their AML/CFT systems using the FATF Methodology.

APG Global Fourth Round Transitional Follow-Up Procedures

The APG Plenary adopted Transitional Follow-Up Procedures in March 2026 to govern the follow-up reporting process for the Global Fourth Round mutual evaluations. The procedures establish monitoring mechanisms for member jurisdictions' compliance with FATF Standards, including regular follow-up, enhanced follow-up, and quality and consistency review processes. Members exit the process 24 months before their Global Fifth Round mutual evaluation commences.

APG 2024-2025 Annual Report on Regional AML/CFT Efforts

The Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) published its 2024-2025 Annual Report covering the period July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. The report highlights the adoption of mutual evaluation reports for Niue and the Maldives, technical assistance coordination activities, and the APG Secretariat's relocation to new premises in Sydney. Japan's Co-Chair priorities for 2024-2026 focus on preparing members for the 5th round of FATF global mutual evaluations.