2026-04-09
The Bank of Portugal issued Circular Letter No. CC/2026/00000013 to inform supervised entities about the adoption of proportional countermeasures against the very high risks of money laundering and terrorist financing associated with North Korea and Iran. The document further mandates the continued suspension of Russia's membership status within the Financial Action Task Force. These measures apply to credit institutions, payment institutions, and other financial entities to ensure compliance with international anti-money laundering standards.