January 2019
The Expediency Discernment Council of Iran Again Did Not Approve the Palermo Bill
The Expediency Discernment Council of Iran has once again postponed the decision on the Palermo bill, citing significant disagreements among its members. This delay comes…
Despite Rouhani's Government Request, the Expediency Council Did Not Approve the Palermo Bill
The Expediency Council of Iran did not approve the Palermo Bill, which is crucial for Iran's compliance with FATF regulations, despite the Rouhani government's request…
Budget 98; 'Credit Institutions' Consume a Budget Equivalent to a Ministry
The Iranian government has allocated significant funds in the 98 budget to address debts of unauthorized financial institutions amid a backdrop of reduced oil revenues…
Amendment to Anti-Money Laundering Law Approved; CFT at the Guardian Council
The Expediency Discernment Council in Iran approved an amendment to the Anti-Money Laundering Law while the Guardian Council's objections to the CFT bill remain largely…
Guardian Council Again Rejects Iran's Accession to the Convention on Combating the Financing of Terrorism
The Guardian Council has rejected Iran's accession to the Convention on Combating the Financing of Terrorism for the second time, citing unresolved objections. This decision…