Since 9/11, measures designed to criminalize financial support for terrorist organizations are increasingly linked to laws and regulations governing charities and nonprofits. The Financial Action Task Force, a global standard-setting body on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing, sets recommendations for member states, which in turn promulgate laws and policies to combat illicit finance. In the U.S., the Department of Treasury is responsible for these programs.

Under this framework, repressive regimes and financial institutions can restrict the legitimate activities of civil society through the imposition of extensive legal and financial requirements. The important work that civil society organizations do to address the conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism must be protected.

This page contains information on many aspects of Counter-terrorist Financing, including on the Financial Action Task Force and U.S. Treasury.

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Report: Securing the U.S. Financial Sector

December 22nd, 2016|

Concluding its research into stopping the financing of terrorism, the bipartisan Task Force to Investigate Terrorism Financing of the U.S. House  of Representatives's Financial Services Committee has released a report of its findings. Stopping Terror Finance:

Watch Your Back

September 7th, 2016|

Because the U.S. government hasn't designated any charities under Executive Order 13224 since 2009, if you're a U.S.-based charity, you likely thought the danger had passed. Well, think again. Not everyone thinks that's a good