Romania AML/CFT Measures Evaluation
Summary
The FATF has published a follow-up report on Romania's measures against money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that Romania has strengthened its measures, but further actions are needed to fully comply with international standards.
What changed
This FATF follow-up report assesses Romania's progress in implementing measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. It notes that Romania has made significant improvements, particularly in areas related to beneficial ownership and international cooperation. However, the report identifies remaining deficiencies that require further attention to achieve full compliance with FATF standards.
Financial institutions and relevant authorities in Romania must review the findings and implement the recommended actions to address the identified gaps. Continued monitoring by the FATF will ensure ongoing efforts to strengthen the country's anti-financial crime framework. Failure to address these deficiencies could impact Romania's standing within the international financial system.
What to do next
- Review the FATF follow-up report for Romania.
- Assess internal controls and procedures against identified deficiencies.
- Implement necessary enhancements to AML/CFT frameworks.
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Romania has made progress to address the technical compliance deficiencies identified in its Mutual Evaluation for Recommendations 6, 7, 15 and R.33 which are analysed but no re-rating has been provided.
The country will remain in enhanced follow-up and will continue to report back to MONEYVAL on progress to strengthen its implementation of AML/CFT measures.
Romania is expected to report back within one year’s time.
Romania Follow-Up Report 2025
Filename Romania-FUR-2025.pdf Size 1 MB Format application/pdf Download the report
Earlier Reports
- 24 Jul 2023
Mutual Evaluation of Romania The Mutual Evaluation Report presents a comprehensive review of the effectiveness of the country's AML/CFT system and its level of compliance with the FATF 40 Recommendations as at the time of the on-site visit from 21 September to 4 October 2022.
- 8 Jul 2008
Mutual Evaluation Report of Romania Romania is a member of MONEYVAL, the assessment of the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT measures in Romania was conducted by MONEYVAL.
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