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Louis De Koker

Louis de Koker is a CGAP consultant and professor of law at La Trobe Law School, La Trobe University, Australia. He was the program lead in law and policy of the Australian government-funded Data to Decisions Cooperative Research Centre (2014-19), the founding director of the Centre for the Study of Economic Crime of the University of Johannesburg (2001-08) and the executive officer of the Centre for Business Law at the University of the Free State (1994-99). His financial inclusion scholarship focuses on managing the relationship between financial inclusion and anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing objectives, especially in relation to customer data.

By Louis De Koker

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FATF’s Financial Inclusion Revisions: What To Do Now?

The consultation window is now open for the FATF’s revisions to its Guidance on AML/CFT and Financial Inclusion. The Guidance has a real impact on the financial inclusion of millions worldwide, but what is it that stakeholders can do?
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The Time to Consult on FATF Revisions Is Now

The FATF is updating its Guidance on AML/CFT and Financial Inclusion and is seeking input. This revision could impact financial access for millions, making it crucial for experts to engage before the consultation closes on April 4, 2025.
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Seizing the Moment: FATF Revisions and Financial Inclusion 2.0

The FATF's proposed revisions to its AML/CFT/CPF standards refine how the risk-based approach is implemented. While a step forward, the FI community should consider how much these changes can be leveraged to ensure greater financial inclusion.
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FATF Supports Inclusion With Recent Revisions

The FATF is updating its AML/CFT standards, with a public consultation open until December 6. The changes could boost access to financial services, and CGAP calls on the financial inclusion community to review and share feedback.
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FATF's Proposed Rules for Payments: Balancing Integrity and Inclusion?

As the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) seeks feedback for its revised Recommendation 16, or "travel rule", it is imperative to consider potential impacts on the financial inclusion of low-income customers.