On 4 November 2025, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issued Asset Recovery Guidance and Best Practices.
The FATF revised its Recommendations on asset recovery and related international co-operation in October 2023 and made corresponding changes to the FATF Assessment Methodology in June 2024. These changes signal that asset recovery must become a policy priority for jurisdictions.
The Guidance explains and elaborates upon the FATF Standards and spotlights legal and operational policies to increase the effectiveness of asset recovery. It also discusses best practices which, in some instances, may exceed the requirements of the FATF Standards, but are worthy of consideration, especially as countries make reforms to enhance effectiveness of their asset recovery regimes.