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The IMF is fully committed to supporting our member countries, particularly the most vulnerable; we have the tools to help; and we are coordinating closely with our partner institutions.
This report provides a summary of the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) measures in place in Austria as at the date of the on-site visit June 16–July 2, 2025. This report analyses the level of compliance with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) 40 Recommendations and the effectiveness of Austria’s AML/CFT system and provides recommendations on how this system could be improved.
Fiscal pressures in developing countries make stronger domestic revenue systems more important than ever
Shipping and flight disruptions highlight new fault lines in the global economy and their costs for growth and livelihoods
To weather the shock, policymakers should ensure that any near-term measures are time-bound and targeted at the most vulnerable, and maintain the focus on medium-term development objectives
Countries face vastly different exposure to higher oil prices and supply uncertainty, shaped by whether they import or export, and how much policy space they have to respond
Impact on economic activity will vary across countries, but inflation will rise for all
The region must respond to energy shocks through disciplined policies that protect the vulnerable and strengthen resilience
