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flag New Zealand’s financial laws remain weak against money laundering and terrorism financing due to poor oversight and outdated systems.

flag New Zealand’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws continue to fall short of international standards, despite years of reforms, according to recent assessments. flag Key weaknesses include inadequate oversight of high-risk sectors like casinos, trust accounts, and informal remittance networks, along with inconsistent customer due diligence and no mandatory identity verification. flag The Financial Intelligence Unit faces severe resource and technological constraints, limiting its ability to detect illicit financial flows. flag Experts warn these gaps leave the country vulnerable to transnational crime, fraud, and drug trafficking, urging urgent legislative and operational improvements.

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