UK High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT)
UK High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT) is a sanctions program maintained by UK High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT) (UK-AML) targeting Bolivia, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Iran, North Korea, Laos, Algeria and Angola. It imposes financial restrictions.
Last updated 11 Jun 2026
Overview
HM Treasury advisory notice identifying jurisdictions considered High-Risk Third Countries (HRTCs) under the UK Money Laundering Regulations. The list combines jurisdictions from both FATF lists: 'High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action' (FATF blacklist) and 'Jurisdictions Under Increased Monitoring' (FATF grey list). As of February 2026, there are 25 jurisdictions in total across both categories, with 9 of those also subject to additional financial sanctions measures.
Targeted countries
Legal bases
- Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017
- Regulation 33(1)(b) of the MLRs
- Regulation 33(3) of the MLRs