# FATF

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-26**: NK-Belarus Treaty — Formal signing of the friendship and cooperation treaty in a move to solidify the 'axis of evasion'.
- **2026-03-23**: Global Threat Warning — Iran declares its missile program a global threat, with ranges potentially reaching European capitals.
- **2024-07-04**: Belarus Joins SCO — Belarus officially joins the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, signaling a pivot toward Eastern security frameworks.
- **2024-06-19**: Russia-NK Pact — Russia and North Korea sign a comprehensive strategic partnership, setting the stage for broader regional alignment.
- **2023-10-18**: UN Restrictions Expire — Certain UN Security Council restrictions on Iran's missile-related activities reach their sunset date.
- **2018-05-08**: U.S. Withdrawal — The United States exits the JCPOA and begins re-imposing 'maximum pressure' sanctions.
- **2015-07-14**: JCPOA Signed — Iran and world powers agree to nuclear limits in exchange for sanctions relief.

## Recent coverage (4 stories)

### India's FATF VP role to influence AML laws across 200+ jurisdictions
2026-06-20 02:07:44 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Vivek Aggarwal's election as FATF Vice President places India at the heart of global anti-money laundering policy-making, directly affecting legal frameworks in over 200 jurisdictions. Legal and compliance professionals should prepare for new guidance on beneficial ownership and virtual assets.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/india-fatf-vp-legal-impact

### North Korea and Belarus Formalize Treaty: New Sanctions Risks for RegTech
2026-03-26 08:00:41 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

The signing of a comprehensive 'friendship and cooperation' treaty between North Korea and Belarus marks a significant consolidation of sanctioned states. This diplomatic alignment creates complex new challenges for RegTech providers and compliance officers tasked with monitoring illicit financial flows and dual-use technology transfers.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/north-korea-belarus-treaty-sanctions-compliance-risks

### Iran’s Global Missile Warning Triggers New Sanctions and Compliance Risks
2026-03-23 15:33:32 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Iran's recent declaration that its ballistic missile program poses a global threat has escalated geopolitical tensions and forced a re-evaluation of international sanctions regimes. For the RegTech and legal sectors, this development necessitates a rapid update to risk screening protocols and dual-use technology export controls.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/iran-missile-threat-regtech-sanctions-compliance

### Iran Nuclear Site Strike Triggers Global Regulatory and Sanctions Volatility
2026-03-21 20:46:20 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 9/10 · Sources: 16

An air strike targeting Iran's primary nuclear enrichment facility has sparked an immediate escalation in geopolitical tensions and regulatory scrutiny. For the RegTech and legal sectors, this development necessitates an urgent review of sanctions compliance, supply chain risks, and emergency protocols for cross-border financial transactions.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/iran-nuclear-strike-regtech-sanctions-impact

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