---
title: "Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) — Definition"
description: "The Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) sets anti-money-laundering standards for 42 jurisdictions, crucial for compliance in the Asia-Pacific region."
url: "https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/glossary/asia-pacific-group-on-money-laundering"
---

[New](https://modeldiplomat.com/)

#

Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

TL;DR

- The Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering is a FATF-style regional body of 42 member jurisdictions that sets and enforces anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorism-financing standards across the Asia-Pacific.
- How does the APG relate to the FATF?
- What is an APG mutual evaluation?
- When did India join the APG and what was the consequence?
- Can the APG itself grey-list a country?

[Civil Service & Diplomatic Exams](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/civil-services/glossary)Updated June 22, 2026

The Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering is a FATF-style regional body of 42 member jurisdictions that sets and enforces anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorism-financing standards across the Asia-Pacific.

Go beyond the definition

## Research Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) like a delegate

Model Diplomat's AI drafts position papers, speeches, and country research with real sources — built for MUN and politics students.

## Research it like a delegate

Research on modeldiplomat.com

## Ask a follow-up about Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG)

Open a cited briefing in Model Diplomat search — timelines, positions, and sources you can use in committee or exam answers.

[Start research on Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG)](https://modeldiplomat.com/search?q=Explain%20Asia%2FPacific%20Group%20on%20Money%20Laundering%20\(APG\)%20%E2%80%94%20key%20dates%2C%20actors%2C%20positions%2C%20and%20sources)

Example

India underwent its FATF–APG mutual evaluation in 2023–24, with the report adopted in 2024 placing the country in regular follow-up and crediting the Enforcement Directorate's record under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Keep learning

## Go deeper than the definition

[Explore all Civil Service & Diplomatic Exams lessons](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/civil-services)[Test yourself with a quiz](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/glossary/quiz/civil-services)

## Take Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) beyond the glossary

Ask the AI research engine built for diplomacy — get briefings, position papers, and speeches with sources you can cite in committee.