Montserrat Country Summary
Sanctions
Low Concern
FATF AML Deficient List
Low Concern
Terrorism
Medium Concern
Corruption
Medium Concern
US State ML Assessment
Low Concern
Criminal Markets (GI Index)
Medium Concern
EU Tax Blacklist
Low Concern
Offshore Finance Center
High Concern
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Anti Money Laundering
FATF Status
Montserrat is not on the FATF List of Countries that have been identified as having strategic AML deficiencies
Compliance with FATF Recommendations
The last Mutual Evaluation Report relating to the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing standards in Montserrat was undertaken in 2025. According to that Evaluation, Montserrat was deemed Compliant for 18 and Largely Compliant for 16 of the FATF 40 Recommendations. It was deemed Highly Effective for 0 and Substantially Effective for 2 of the Effectiveness ratings.
Sanctions
There are no international sanctions currently in force against this country
Criminality
Rating |
0 (bad) - 100 (good) |
|---|---|
| Transparency International Corruption Index | NA |
| World Bank: Control of Corruption Percentile Rank | NA |
Economy
Montserrat's economy has been significantly impacted by the 1995 volcanic eruptions, leading to a reliance on British government support alongside local taxes and customs duties. The economy is primarily focused on tourism, agriculture, and small-scale manufacturing, with recent investments in geothermal and solar energy aimed at improving sustainability. Despite government initiatives to revitalize the economy, challenges such as ongoing volcanic activity and limited infrastructure continue to affect investor confidence.
The investment climate in Montserrat benefits from its status as a British Overseas Territory, which offers stability and legal protection for investors. However, challenges such as ongoing volcanic activity and limited infrastructure may deter potential investors. The government is actively pursuing projects like the Little Bay Port Development Project to stimulate economic growth and attract investment.
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