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New Zealand’s financial laws remain weak against money laundering and terrorism financing due to poor oversight and outdated systems.
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.
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.
The Financial Intelligence Unit faces severe resource and technological constraints, limiting its ability to detect illicit financial flows.
Experts warn these gaps leave the country vulnerable to transnational crime, fraud, and drug trafficking, urging urgent legislative and operational improvements.
Las leyes financieras de Nueva Zelanda siguen siendo débiles contra el lavado de dinero y la financiación del terrorismo debido a una supervisión deficiente y a sistemas obsoletos.