The report reviews progress made since the 2022 Mutual Evaluation Report (MER) in strengthening the Netherlands’ (AML/CFT) framework.
Key updates include:
➡️ ️Overall Ratings: The Netherlands is now assessed with 10 Compliant, 29 Largely Compliant, and 1 Partially Compliant ratings;
➡️ Recommendation 15: Re-rated from Partially Compliant to Largely Compliant following improvements in the regulation of new technologies;
➡️Compliance Deficiencies: Most technical gaps identified in the 2022 MER have been addressed; and
➡️Progress Since 2022: The country has taken significant steps to strengthen its AML/CFT framework and align with FATF standards.
✅ Firms operating in the Netherlands should ensure their correspondent banking controls and customer due diligence (CDD) processes are in line with FATF Recommendation 13.