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The rule went into effect yesterday, on the same day as the Holy See's broader anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regulations became law.
The Vatican announced the measures on 30 December in a major effort to comply with international finance norms and to shed its image as a tax haven with a reputation for secrecy and scandal.
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