It focuses on the principles of sound risk management and on areas/institutions where the risks are higher. The completion of the National Risk Assessment (NRA) in August 2019 paves the way to the implementation of a risk-based approach to combating money laundering and terrorism financing activities, thus making AML/CFT Supervisors and regulated entities and individuals more effective in their efforts.
The NRA Report aims at identifying, understanding and assessing the money laundering and terrorist financing risks faced by Mauritius, while its results provide valuable guidance to articulate policies and strategies to address the risks identified and to allocate our resources to areas that have the greatest impact in the fight against financial crime.