The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations (see www.fatf-gafi.org) (together with their associated interpretative notes and best practices papers) provide the basic framework for combating money laundering activities and the financing of terrorism. FATF Recommendations 9-12, 15-17, 18-21, 26-27, 33-35, 37 and 40 and the AML/CFT Methodology are specifically relevant to the insurance sector.