South Africa and Nigeria have been removed from the FATF’s grey list after more than two years of heightened scrutiny. The delisting represents a significant victory for both nations’ financial sectors and could boost international investor confidence. Banking analysts suggest the move may ease transaction monitoring burdens that have complicated cross-border business.
Financial Crime Watchdog Lifts Enhanced Monitoring Status
In a development that’s being hailed as a turning point for African finance, both South Africa and Nigeria have reportedly been removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s so-called “grey list,” according to multiple financial industry sources. The Paris-based global watchdog made the announcement Friday, effectively ending a period of intensified international scrutiny that began in early 2023.