EU & FATF high-risk jurisdictions

Inclusion on the FATF and EU lists of high-risk jurisdictions has profound consequences for third countries.

It restricts access to international finance, increases transaction costs, deters investment and creates long-lasting reputational damage that can affect sovereign borrowing, correspondent banking and private-sector growth. Even where reforms are underway, prolonged listing can undermine confidence and reform momentum.

We support governments and financial authorities seeking delisting through an integrated technical, political and reputational strategy. Our work aligns domestic reform efforts with FATF action plans and autonomous EU listing methodology, ensuring that progress is clearly structured, documented and communicated to assessors and decision-makers.

Beyond technical compliance, we engage EU institutions, Member State administrations and key international partners to ensure that reforms are understood in context and fairly reflected in EU risk assessments.

We also provide strategic communications support to manage reputational impact and reassure international stakeholders. Our approach recognises that successful delisting is not purely technical, but depends on sustained political engagement, institutional trust-building and disciplined messaging.