Jamaica has been invited to participate in the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) prestigious FSRB Jurisdictions Guest Initiative, allowing the country to contribute directly to global policy discussions on anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) for the next year.
The invitation, extended by FATF President Elisa de Anda Madrazo, will see Jamaica represented at the FATF table under its own flag, starting with the upcoming FATF Plenary in Paris, France, from October 20–24, 2025. Jamaica will join three consecutive plenaries and associated technical sessions, where it will help shape international financial integrity standards.
Finance Minister Fayval Williams welcomed the news, calling it “a strong vote of confidence in Jamaica’s ongoing financial reforms and a significant opportunity to contribute to global policy direction.”
“Our journey to this point has not been without challenges,” Williams said. “Just a few years ago, Jamaica was listed by the FATF as a jurisdiction under increased monitoring. Through sustained will, inter-governmental collaboration, and targeted legislative reforms, we successfully addressed all identified strategic deficiencies and exited the ‘grey list.’”
Jamaica was officially removed from the FATF’s grey list in June 2024, and the European Parliament has since removed the country from Europe’s list of high-risk nations.
The FATF’s FSRB Guest Initiative aims to bring in perspectives from underrepresented regions. As a guest participant, Jamaica will share national experiences and technical insights, contributing to global standards while enhancing its leadership role within the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF).
The Ministry of Finance said it will work closely with domestic stakeholders to ensure Jamaica’s active and meaningful engagement during the yearlong participation.
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