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Creation of National Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism Authority
The Authority is to act as a focal point for the FATF and to act as a liaison between national and international bodies on actions with regard to anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing.
The Authority also has the power to oversee the implementation of all laws and regulations on anti-money laundering.
The Director General of the Authority has bene granted far-reaching powers to call for information from the federal government.
The Authority can also provide recommendations to the Federal Government for the creation of laws and regulations on anti-money laundering.