Snapshot:
On February 13, 2026, the FATF released its newest update to the jurisdictions under increased monitoring—commonly called the grey list—adding Kuwait and Papua New Guinea. No countries were removed during this review cycle.
Why it Matters:
Grey‑listed jurisdictions face heightened global scrutiny, increasing compliance expectations for U.S. financial institutions that maintain customer or transactional ties to these markets. Expanded monitoring often triggers internal updates to risk scoring, onboarding controls, and cross‑border transaction oversight. BSA/AML teams should review exposure to the newly listed jurisdictions and prepare for tightened due diligence expectations. See full, updated lists below.
FATF’s “Grey List” (as of February 13, 2026):
Algeria, Angola, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Kenya, Kuwait, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Monaco, Namibia, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, South Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, Vietnam, Virgin Islands (UK), Yemen
FATF’s “Black List” (as of February 13, 2026):
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), Iran, Myanmar