Antigua and Barbuda Strengthens AML/CFT/CPF Framework Through FATF Revised Standards and Methodology Training
October 29, 2025
The National Oversight Committee on Financial Action (NOCFA) successfully concluded a two-day training workshop on the FATF Revised Standards and Methodology on October 27–28, 2025, at the John E. St. Luce Finance & Conference Centre. Facilitated by experts from the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF), the workshop formed part of Antigua and Barbuda’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its national framework for Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and Counter-Proliferation Financing (CPF).
Over the two days, seventy-one (71) representatives from the Attorney General’s Chambers, NOCFA Secretariat, ONDCP, FSRC, ECCB, Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda, Customs and Excise Division, Immigration Department, Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force, Antigua and Barbuda Intellectual Property and Commerce Office examined the latest revisions to the FATF Standards, explored the Recommendations Under Review (RUR), and assessed the eleven (11) Immediate Outcomes that form the foundation of the FATF’s effectiveness methodology.
In his keynote address, Hon. E. P. Chet Greene, Minister of Foreign Affairs, commended NOCFA and CFATF for their partnership, noting that “the resilience of Antigua and Barbuda’s financial architecture depends on our collective will to learn, adapt, and lead with integrity.” He reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to continuous capacity building and inter-agency collaboration, emphasizing that maintaining a transparent and responsible financial system is a shared national duty.
In his remarks, Lt. Col. Edward Croft, Chairman of NOCFA, described the training as “a strategic step in strengthening Antigua and Barbuda’s national AML/CFT/CPF framework and preparing the country for the 5th Round Mutual Evaluation.” He emphasized that the true value of the sessions lies in their practical application, translating international standards into effective national policies and coordinated action.
The CFATF facilitators led technical sessions on the 2025 updates to the FATF Standards, the methodology for assessing technical compliance and effectiveness, and the importance of adopting a risk-based approach. Participants engaged in case studies, scenario-based exercises, and group discussions aimed at strengthening national coordination and supervisory oversight. This training marks another milestone in Antigua and Barbuda’s commitment to meeting international obligations and safeguarding its financial system from abuse.
NOCFA continues to lead collaborative national initiatives to build a robust, risk-aware framework that supports economic stability and international confidence ahead of the 2027 Mutual Evaluation.
About NOCFA: Operating under the Prime Minister’s Ministry, the National Oversight Committee on Financial Action (NOCFA) provides strategic oversight and leadership to combat financial crimes and uphold international standards, ensuring the security and resilience of Antigua and Barbuda’s financial system.
