Misión del FMI culmina reuniones con la SBP

Discussions also covered virtual asset service providers (VASPs), risk assessment, and regulatory approaches. For compliance teams, this signals sustained IMF and SBP scrutiny of AML/CFT and prudential frameworks. The SBP also convened the Financial Coordination Council (CCF), highlighting cross-sector risk monitoring and FSAP recommendation tracking.

Key actions: banks and VASPs should review internal controls against the new 2026 norms, assess exposure to virtual assets and VASP counterparties, and prepare for potential follow-up on FSAP recommendations. No immediate new deadlines were announced, but firms should expect ongoing supervisory attention. Early adopters of robust compliance can strengthen reputations, maintain correspondent banking relationships, and position themselves for VASP licensing opportunities.

Conversely, weak controls face heightened administrative penalty and reputational risks. The coordinated CCF approach suggests spillover expectations for insurance, securities, and other financial entities. Overall, a moderate-impact development with highest relevance for banking and crypto/VASP businesses.