Minister Feetham Visits MONEYVAL to Discuss UK-EU Treaty Implications

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Published March 31st, 2026

Detected March 31st, 2026

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Gibraltar's Justice Minister Nigel Feetham traveled to Strasbourg to meet with the MONEYVAL Secretariat to discuss the UK-EU Treaty's implications for Gibraltar's forthcoming AML evaluation. The Minister emphasized the Treaty's significance in removing physical borders and introducing legislative changes to Gibraltar's governance framework. Gibraltar reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and highest international standards in financial regulation.

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Minister Feetham engaged with MONEYVAL to provide updates on the UK-EU Treaty's implications for Gibraltar's evaluation timing and framework. The Treaty removes physical borders and introduces substantial legislative and structural changes affecting Gibraltar's governance and operational framework. Discussions centered on ensuring the evaluation is fair, proportionate, and reflective of Gibraltar's evolving treaty-based obligations.

MONEYVAL is an FATF-style regional body that conducts mutual evaluations of AML and counter-terrorist financing regimes. Gibraltar's financial services sector should note this engagement indicates continued scrutiny of the jurisdiction's AML framework as it transitions under the new UK-EU treaty arrangements. No specific compliance deadlines or requirements arise from this announcement.

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March 31, 2026

The Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry, Nigel Feetham KC MP, will travel to Strasbourg this week where he will engage with the MONEYVAL Secretariat to provide an update on the Treaty between the United Kingdom and the European Union as it relates to Gibraltar, and its implications for the timing of Gibraltar’s forthcoming evaluation.

Minister Feetham will underline that the Treaty represents a significant and positive step forward for Gibraltar, removing the physical border and introducing substantial legislative and structural changes that will reshape the jurisdiction’s governance and operational framework.

Discussions will be focused on ensuring that Gibraltar’s evaluation is conducted in a manner that is fair, proportionate, and reflective of the jurisdiction’s evolving treaty-based framework. Minister Feetham will reaffirm Gibraltar’s commitment to transparency, constructive international engagement, and the highest standards in financial regulation and the fight against money laundering.

Minister Feetham said: “This Treaty marks a transformative moment for Gibraltar. As we move forward with its implementation, we remain fully committed to the highest international standards and to working constructively with MONEYVAL to ensure that the assessment process is fair, proportionate, and grounded in a clear understanding of Gibraltar’s evolving framework.”

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