JORDAN BESET BY PROBLEMS MAKING IT LESS FINANCIALLY CLEAN THAN PREVIOUSLY PERCEIVED
April 1st, 2017
WHILE Jordan usually has a reputation for reliability, security and stability, the truth is that the Hashemite Kingdom is behind the compliance curve as regards anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) compared to many of its Middle Eastern peers. Jordan’s government only upgraded outdated anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing legislation in 2015. While better late than never, the country faces numerous problems, ranging from regional instability and economic malaise, to smuggling, money laundering and ...
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