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.
Summary
Informs, following the publication of FATF (February 2026 plenary meeting) communications, about the adoption of countermeasures proportional to the very high risk of money laundering and terrorist financing, regarding the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) and the Islamic Republic of Iran. It also highlights the maintenance of the suspension of the status of member of the Federation of Russia.
Status In force
Official Journal 3/2026 2nd Supplement
Publication Date 09-04-2026
Issue Date 09-04-2026
Type of Recipient Credit Institutions, Electronic Money Institutions, Payment Institutions, Financial Companies
Descriptors Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, Banking Operations, Third Countries
Recipients Exchange Agencies, Banks, Central Credit Agricultural Mutual Fund, Agricultural Credit Mutual Funds, Savings Banks, Entities carrying out activities with virtual assets, Mortgage Credit Institutions, Electronic Money Institutions, Payment Institutions, Credit Financial Institutions, Other Financial Companies, Regional Development Companies, Factoring Companies, Mutual Guarantee Companies, Investment Companies, Leasing Companies, Credit Financial Companies, Microcredit Financial Companies
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