Vietnam's State Bank must amend AML laws based on FATF recommendations and meet IMF membership obligations.

The entities involved

• State Bank of Vietnam →

  central bank

  • The Asian Development Bank and the State Bank of Vietnam discussed financing needs for Vietnam's green transition.Thu 05:21
  • State Bank of Vietnam approved a capital increase plan for Techcombank.Wed 07:16
• Financial Action Task Force →

  intergovernmental organization to combat money laundering and terrorism financing

  • The Bahamas must adhere to UN sanctions regimes and FATF global standards for anti-money laundering.Thu 18:30
  • Kenya is working to exit the FATF grey list, with regulations tracing back to UNSC resolutions and requiring Central Bank guidance.Wed 11:48
• International Monetary Fund →

  international financial institution

  • The IMF assessed the progress of Zimbabwe's economic program, with Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube briefing the IMF mission on debt restructuring.Tue 12:11
  • Cheap Chinese cars are undercutting local manufacturing in South Africa amid IMF warnings and EU investment promises across sub-Saharan Africa.Tue 10:39

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