Regulatory & Legal

Business law changes, compliance, and regulatory updates

Showing 565–576 of 2,326 articles
Regulatory & Legal
FATF Commends Algeria's Financial Reforms After Removal from Grey List

FATF Commends Algeria's Financial Reforms After Removal from Grey List

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) congratulated Algeria on the progress it has made in combating money laundering and enhancing transparency in the economic and financial sectors, confirming that the completed reforms contributed to the decision to remove the country from its grey list of jurisdictions under increased scrutiny, which was unanimously approved by the plenary session of the group held in Paris. The group confirmed that Algeria has completed the action plan outlined within the specified timelines, leading to the end of its submission to the enhanced monitoring process, following successful on-site visits to verify the implementation of the agreed commitments and reforms. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Jun 21, 2026echoroukonline.com
Regulatory & Legal
The President of the Republic issues instructions to establish an Algerian-Chinese company specializing in cleaning all Algerian ports

The President of the Republic issues instructions to establish an Algerian-Chinese company specializing in cleaning all Algerian ports

The President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, today, Sunday, during a meeting of the Council of Ministers, issued instructions to establish an Algerian-Chinese company specializing in cleaning all Algerian ports from east to west, immediately after the completion of the expansion project of the Annaba port, in preparation for its entry into the phosphate export phase of Algeria after the completion of the mining railway line connecting the Blad El-Hadba mine to Wadi Kabrit, reaching the Annaba port.

Jun 21, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Regulatory & Legal
The President of the Republic Commends the Finance Sector and the Bank of Algeria for Efforts to Remove Algeria from the Grey List of the FATF

The President of the Republic Commends the Finance Sector and the Bank of Algeria for Efforts to Remove Algeria from the Grey List of the FATF

The President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, during his chairing of a Council of Ministers meeting today, Sunday, expressed his gratitude to the finance sector and the Bank of Algeria for the efforts made that enabled Algeria to exit the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). A statement from the Council of Ministers noted that the President 'extended his greetings and thanks to the efforts of the Minister of Finance and the Governor of the Bank of Algeria in particular and all the staff and workers of the finance sector in general for enabling Algeria to exit the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).'

Jun 21, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Regulatory & Legal
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) congratulates Algeria for the progress made in transparency in the economic and financial sectors

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) congratulates Algeria for the progress made in transparency in the economic and financial sectors

Algeria - The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) congratulated Algeria on the positive progress made in combating money laundering, which led to the decision to remove the country from its 'grey list' of jurisdictions under increased scrutiny, a decision unanimously approved by the members of the plenary session of the group meeting yesterday, Friday, in Paris.

Jun 20, 2026aps.dz
Regulatory & Legal
No Tightening on Algerians' Transfers in Foreign Banks!

No Tightening on Algerians' Transfers in Foreign Banks!

A new assessment by the FATF is expected by 2029, and transparency measures are ongoing. The declaration of suspicion continues, and a monitoring and qualification program extends until 2029. In the first direct gains from the country's exit from the FATF's gray list, foreign banks have officially lifted any reservations or strict monitoring measures they imposed on financial transfers to and from Algeria, which is expected to facilitate international financial transactions and reduce administrative burdens and additional costs that economic operators faced. Meanwhile, Algeria is preparing for a new phase aimed at maintaining this gain, by undergoing a new international assessment led by the FATF team by 2029.

Jun 20, 2026echoroukonline.com
Regulatory & Legal
Algeria's Exit from the 'FATF' List: A Clear International Recognition of the Effectiveness of State Measures to Enhance Financial Transparency

Algeria's Exit from the 'FATF' List: A Clear International Recognition of the Effectiveness of State Measures to Enhance Financial Transparency

Algeria - Economic and financial experts highlighted the importance of the decision to remove Algeria from the gray list of the Financial Action Task Force 'FATF', made yesterday Friday by unanimous agreement of the members of the group's plenary session, affirming that it serves as a clear international recognition of the effectiveness of the measures taken by public authorities to enhance financial transparency within a significant reform dynamic, positively impacting the national economy as a whole, and specifically enhancing the attractiveness of the business and investment climate.

Jun 20, 2026aps.dz
Regulatory & Legal
Moulay: Algeria's Exit from the FATF Grey List is a Positive Signal for the National Economy

Moulay: Algeria's Exit from the FATF Grey List is a Positive Signal for the National Economy

The President of the Algerian Economic Renewal Council, Kamel Moulay, stated that Algeria's exit from the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) represents an important milestone for our country and a positive signal for the national economy. Moulay said in a statement published by the council on Saturday, June 20, on social media that the decision for Algeria to leave the FATF grey list comes as a 'confirmation of the efforts made to enhance financial transparency, improve governance, and align the Algerian financial system with international standards.' Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Jun 20, 2026echoroukonline.com