Since Liechtenstein has continuously adapted its regulations in accordance with the most recent developments, it now has modern and up-to-date regulations that have proven themselves very well in practice. For instance, lawyers and professional trustees have already been subject to the Due Diligence Act since 1 January 1997, in addition to banks, life insurance companies, and investment undertakings. A duty to notify in cases of suspected money laundering was also introduced at that time. Liechtenstein has therefore been an international pioneer in this respect.

But not only these regulative measures meet the highest demands in Liechtenstein. This is also true of the effectiveness of prevention and enforcement, as the International Monetary Fund confirmed in August 2003. The International Monetary Fund gave Liechtenstein very good marks in this regard and spoke of a "high level of compliance" with international standards.