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Fight against money laundering in Tunisia: the CMF unveils its 2026 strategy

05/01/2026
Source : ORISHAS FINANCE
Categories: Compliance

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On Friday, January 2, 2025, the Market Council Financial (CMF) has published its 2026 strategy in the fight against money laundering, the financing of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons.

The strategy adopted by the market regulator Tunisian financial sector for the year 2026 is based on several complementary axes, in line with international standards and the recommendations of Financial Action Group (GAFI ) . It is part of the framework of the legal missions of the CMF, which aims to preserve the integrity and transparency of the Tunisian financial market, while supporting efforts national measures to prevent risks associated with these illicit activities.

This strategy reflects the will of the authority of strengthen the effectiveness of the national preventive and control system all by modernizing its tools and methods. The aim is to increase efficiency CMF interventions, to limit systemic risks and to focus control efforts where they are most needed.

The first axis of the strategy focuses on the effective adherence of financial market players to a system of risk-based compliance and good governance, going beyond simple formal compliance.

The second axis focuses on human capital, considered to be an essential lever for the effectiveness of the device. The Constable de la Bourse plans to set up training programs specialized for institutional managers as well as market participants.

The third axis of the strategy concerns quality financial reporting and analysis. It foresees an increase in the level of accuracy and effectiveness of suspicious transaction reports, compliance strict legal deadlines, and the consolidation of the contribution of entities subject to the Tunisian Commission for Financial Analysis (CTAF).

The fourth major axis of the strategy concerns the strengthening the application of targeted financial sanctions. The policeman of Financial market plans to check the effectiveness of filtering devices according to the national and international lists, to proceed with the immediate application of freezing measures without prior notification, and to integrate this theme into control and training programs.

The fifth axis of the strategy focuses on strengthening the supervision and control framework. The CMF will dedicate the risk-based approach as the central methodology of its action.

Through the adoption of this strategy for the year 2026, the financial regulatory authority reaffirms its commitment to exercise its role of prevention, supervision and punishment in the field of fight against money laundering, terrorist financing and the proliferation of weapons.

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