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FATF Removes Bulgaria, Monaco, DRC, and Ivory Coast from Grey List

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What happened

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The Financial Action Task Force removed Bulgaria, Ivory Coast, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Monaco from its grey list on October 1, 2026. The agency cited positive progress in addressing anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism and proliferation financing deficiencies for the four countries. Separately, the FATF put Vietnam on notice for failing to make tangible reforms.

From thestar.com.my

Why it matters

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Being on the grey list increases costs because financial institutions scrutinize transactions more closely, which can dampen investment and capital flows. The removal is expected to reduce the cost and friction of cross-border transactions for the Democratic Republic of Congo, supporting correspondent banking relationships.

From thestar.com.my

Who's involved

  • Financial Action Task ForceThe world's top financial crime watchdog that updated the country status lists.
  • BulgariaA country removed from the grey list, which is structurally aligning its legal framework to FATF standards.
  • MonacoA microstate removed from the grey list, whose financial compliance status is regulated by the FATF.
  • Ivory CoastA sovereign state removed from the grey list, which experienced reduced financial friction following the decision.
  • Christophe MirmandThe Minister of State in Monaco, who noted the decision recognizes sustained effort by the state's authorities.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • BulgariaSpeculative

    Bulgarian banks and businesses might see reduced financial friction and lower costs for cross-border transactions.

  • MonacoSpeculative

    Monaco might see reduced financial friction and lower costs for transactions within its jurisdiction.

  • Ivory CoastSpeculative

    Ivory Coast might see reduced financial friction and lower costs for its state.

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