Insights on FATF Guidance - Financial Inclusion and AML/CFT Measures (Part One)

This is the first in a two-part podcast series published in partnership with CGAP.

In June 2025, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), issued guidance on Financial Inclusion and Anti-Money Laundering, and Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT) measures. FATF recognizes that applying an overly cautious approach to anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism, AML/CFT safeguards, can have the unintended consequence of excluding businesses and consumers from the financial system.

The speakers discussed:

• How proportionality supports financial inclusion.
• The complimentary nature of financial inclusion and financial integrity.
• The consultation process with international bodies and standard setters.

Speakers:

• Ivo Jeník, Senior Financial Sector Specialist, CGAP
• Louis de Koker, Consultant, CGAP; Professor of Law, La Trobe University, Australia
• Host: Richa Goyal, Program Director, Toronto Centre