APG receives voluntary grant from Chinese Taipei
On 22 May 2013 the Director-General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Sydney, Australia (Mr Joseph C. F. Chow) presented the first instalment of a two-year AUD$160,000 grant to the APG. The grant is designed to assist Pacific Island APG members and observers to more effectively implement the global AML/CFT standards by providing funds to:
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sponsor Pacific delegates to APG meetings in order to build further commitment to APG policy and procedures.
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assist Pacific delegates to more fully understand all aspects of the FATF’s ICRG process and the APG enhanced follow-up process following mutual evaluations.
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assist Pacific delegates to develop a further understanding of the revised FATF standards through assessor training and participation in APG mutual evaluations.
Chinese Taipei is a strong supporter of APG and of the Pacific sub-region in particular. This is the second voluntary grant by Chinese Taipei to assist the Pacific. The APG welcomes the continuing support from Chinese Taipei.
Photo: Director General Joseph C.F. Chow, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office Sydney, Australia (on right) with APG Executive Secretary.
