Özet:

Financial system and financial institutions may be exposed to various attempts with the aim of money laundering and financing terrorism from both domestic and abroad. This situation poses several risks. Not taking adequate measures against these attempts or being associated financial institutions with these kind of activities impair international reputation of both financial institution and sector and also country. The institution named FATF is the most effective international institution which monitors and evaluates compliance of countries in this area. The purpose of this study is to analyze international compliance of Turkey in the area in question on the basis of documents published by FATF. In this context, in the last period of the reports and public statements prepared by FATF about Turkey give an impression that Turkey lives considerable international reputation problem in the international arena. As a result of the analysis, it is determined that Turkey takes place on the same category with the most of underdeveloped and developing countries. On the one hand, Turkey’s being a member of FATF, on the other hand, taking place on the category of risky countries determined by FATF damages international reputation not only Turkey but also FATF as well. Consequently, Turkey should implement policies in the direction of ensuring international compliance by taking into account deficiencies mentioned in the documents issued by FATF.

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