Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Country Summary
Sanctions
No
FATF AML Deficient List
No
Terrorism
Corruption
US State ML Assessment
Criminal Markets (GI Index)
EU Tax Blacklist
Offshore Finance Center
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Anti Money Laundering
The Falkland Islands (Malvinas) is a British Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom. Information for the United Kingdom may be included below:
FATF status
The United Kingdom is not on the FATF List of Countries that have been identified as having strategic AML deficiencies
Compliance with FATF Recommendations
The last follow-up Mutual Evaluation Report relating to the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing standards in the United Kingdom was undertaken in 2022. According to that Evaluation, the United Kingdom was deemed Compliant for 24 and Largely Compliant for 15 of the FATF 40 Recommendations. It remains rated Highly Effective for 4 and Substantially Effective for 4 of the Effectiveness & Technical Compliance ratings.
Sanctions
There are no international sanctions currently in force against this country
Bribery & Corruption
| Rating | 0 (bad) - 100 (good) |
|---|---|
| Transparency International Corruption Index | 71 |
| World Bank: Control of Corruption Percentile Rank | 91 |
The Falkland Islands, as a British Overseas Territory, follows the UK's legal framework regarding corruption and bribery. The UK Bribery Act 2010 establishes strict regulations against bribery, holding companies accountable for preventing corrupt practices, even if they occur abroad. The Serious Fraud Office effectively investigates allegations of corruption, and recent enhancements to the Unexplained Wealth Order regime allow for deeper scrutiny of assets that appear disproportionate to lawful income.
Economy
The economy of the Falkland Islands is primarily driven by fishing, tourism, and sheep farming, with fishing contributing 50% to 60% of the annual economic output. Despite being ranked 221st in the world by GDP (PPP), the islands enjoy a high standard of living, reflected in their 10th place ranking globally by GDP per capita.
The investment climate in the Falkland Islands is primarily focused on oil exploration, with projects like the Sea Lion initiative showing promise for significant economic growth and diversification beyond the fishing sector. Despite facing environmental and regulatory challenges, the local government retains control over oil development, reflecting a strategic effort to enhance economic resilience and reduce reliance on fishing licenses.
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- Risk Analysis
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- Executive Summaries
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- FATF Status
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