Efforts to combat money laundering and terrorism financing are closely linked because both involve moving illicit funds through similar channels, such as banks, shell companies, and informal money transfer systems. Money laundering hides the origins of illegal money, while terrorism financing provides funds to support terrorist activities. Because they often use the same financial networks, measures to detect and prevent one help uncover the other.

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) efforts are often combined under the same regulatory frameworks, requiring financial institutions to monitor transactions and report suspicious activity. By disrupting these illegal financial flows, authorities can cut off resources to criminals and terrorists, strengthening the overall financial system and improving global security.