FATF action plan remains a transaction priority

Ongoing watch · FATF statement dated 19 June 2026

The development

The latest FATF list located for this edition includes Lao PDR under increased monitoring. Its action plan covers supervision, financial intelligence, investigations, confiscation and targeted financial sanctions. FATF expressly states that increased monitoring does not itself call for enhanced due diligence or the wholesale exclusion of customer groups.

Source: FATF

MPAL perspective

Prepare clear ownership, source-of-funds and transaction-purpose records for financing and banking processes. Apply the requirements relevant to the institution and transaction; the listing is not a blanket prohibition on doing business in Laos.

Prepared for the 14 September 2026 edition. Editorial analysis and general information, not legal advice. Report dates and underlying event dates may differ.