Governor Poudel and APG representatives meet to discuss removal from grey list

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५ जेष्ठ २०८३, मंगलवार १८:१०May 19, 2026

Kathmandu. Governor Prof. Dr. A meeting was held between the visiting Asia Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) and the visiting Asia Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) Deputy Executive Secretary David Shannon today.

The meeting discussed the progress made by Nepal after its inclusion in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)’s grey list and its future strategy.TAG_OPEN_div_12 Likewise, discussions were held on risk assessment and risk-based supervision related to money laundering in the banking sector, strengthening of legal and policy measures, promoting transparency, coordination with national and international bodies and private sector and reporting to the International Cooperation Review Group (ICRG).

During the meeting, the two leaders also discussed the issues related to institutional capacity building and possible technical support from international financial institutions in the context of leaving the grey list in the country.TAG_OPEN_div_10 On the occasion, Governor Poudel said that Nepal Rastra Bank was committed to implement the suggestions received from the concerned international bodies regarding the prevention of money laundering. This is the first visit by APG after Nepal was included in the ‘grey-list’ of the FTF.

APG Policy Officer Kia Sassal and World Bank officials were also present at the meeting.TAG_OPEN_div_8 The meeting was attended by Executive Director of the concerned departments of the bank, joint secretary at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Chief of Financial Information Unit among others.