The Angolan Government, on Thursday 11 December, has announced intensified efforts to ensure the country is removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list by 2026, after being placed under enhanced monitoring in 2024, due to gaps in its anti–money-laundering and counter-terrorist financing systems.
Officials say legal and institutional reforms are being accelerated, including the drafting and review of key legislation aimed at improving transparency and strengthening beneficial ownership regulations as required under the FATF action plan.
Authorities reaffirmed their commitment to fast-tracking all outstanding measures to meet FATF standards within the stipulated timeline. Successfully exiting the grey list is expected to bolster financial system credibility, improve investor confidence and reduce the economic constraints associated with enhanced monitoring.
The Government maintains that ongoing cooperation with FATF and regional partners remains essential to achieving delisting by 2026.