Which is a key aspect in the FATF Recommendations that best describes the essential foundation for allocating resources in AML/CFT regimes for countries and financial institutions (FIs)?

The correct answer is D. Applying a risk-based approach. The risk-based approach (RBA) is an essential foundation of the FATF Recommendations, as it allows countries, competent authorities and financial institutions to adopt a more flexible set of measures to target their resources more effectively and apply preventive measures that ar

Compliance Standards (International AML/CFT Standards and the role of FATF)

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AImplementing targeted financial sanctions
BPerforming country peer-to-peer evaluations
CEnforcing mutual legal assistance
DApplying a risk-based approach

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A
4% (1)
B
8% (2)
C
12% (3)
D
76% (19)

Explanation

The risk-based approach (RBA) is an essential foundation of the FATF Recommendations, as it allows countries, competent authorities and financial institutions to adopt a more flexible set of measures to target their resources more effectively and apply preventive measures that are commensurate to the nature of risks, in order to focus their efforts in the most effective way. The RBA is not optional, but a prerequisite for the effective implementation of the FATF Standards. The RBA requires the identification, assessment and understanding of the ML/TF risks to which the countries and FIs are exposed, and the implementation of AML/CFT measures that are proportionate and tailored to those risks. The RBA is not a "zero failure" approach, but a way to mitigate the risks in the most efficient and effective manner.

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