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SUMMARY:Regional conference on use of AML/CFT in Investigation of Art & Antiquities Criminality in Cambodia
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”60px”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]Siem Reap\, Cambodia\, 27 November 2024 – Representatives from 10 Asian countries have convened in Siem Reap\, home of the renowned Angkor World Heritage Site\, for the third edition of a global series of events aimed at curbing the illicit trade of cultural properties. Organised by the EU Global Facility on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing with support from the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) and the Cambodia Financial Intelligence Unit (CAFIU)\, this conference is a pivotal gathering in the fight against cultural heritage crimes. \nAddressing the intersection of cultural heritage crime and financial criminality\, this meeting -titled “The Use of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism in the Investigation of Art and Antiquities Criminality”- will offer workshops led by international experts and case studies exploring trafficking routes and criminal methods. Discussions will aim to enhance interagency cooperation and knowledge sharing to monitor and investigate illicit trade routes and the role of AML/CFT strategies in protecting cultural properties. \nOpening the event\, the Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia Serey Chea extended her “heartfelt appreciation to the EU Global Facility and the APG for entrusting Cambodia to host this regional conference” and welcomed all participants to Siem Reap. She stated: “[the] regional conference serves as an essential platform for participants […] to exchange information and share best practices in combating illicit activities in the art and antiquities market\, as well as strengthen collaborations”. \nSet in one of the world’s most historically significant locations\, the conference brings together over 70 high-level participants from Bangladesh\, Cambodia\, China\, Chinese Taipei\, Indonesia\, Lao PDR\, Pakistan\, the Philippines\, Thailand and Vietnam\, alongside representatives from the EU and INTERPOL. The regional conference – which follows two successful iterations in Egypt and Mexico – will solidify outcomes from prior gatherings and refine strategies to curb the illicit circulation of cultural assets. \nEU’s Ambassador to Cambodia Igor Driesmans\, stated: “Protecting cultural heritage is not just about preserving the past; it is about securing our shared future. By targeting the financial crimes underpinning the illicit trade of art and antiquities\, we not only disrupt criminal networks but also strengthen the cultural and economic integrity of our societies. This conference is a testament to the European Union’s unwavering commitment to supporting Cambodia and the ASEAN region in combating money laundering and terrorist financing\, particularly in the realm of art and antiquities crimes.”[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][vc_gallery type=”nectarslider_style” images=”11611\,11609\,11607\,11590\,11621\,11575″ image_loading=”lazy-load” hide_arrow_navigation=”true” bullet_navigation_style=”see_through” onclick=”link_no”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20px”][nectar_cta btn_style=”see-through” heading_tag=”h5″ button_color=”default” button_border_thickness=”0px” link_type=”regular” alignment=”center” alignment_tablet=”default” alignment_phone=”default” display=”block” display_tablet=”inherit” display_phone=”inherit” link_text=”Click to see more photos” url=”https://www.global-amlcft.eu/pictures/”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20px”][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0aorAmJ5lY&list=PL9J1vjmuNdO1cWShTgXTOtPdxaXChXU8e&index=1&t=1s” align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20px”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]Team Leader of the EU AML/CFT Global Facility\, David Hotte stated: “Bringing experts from diverse backgrounds under one roof in Siem Reap allows us to tackle the complex challenges of art and antiquities-related crimes effectively. This event underscores the collective resolve to protect Asia’s rich heritage from the dual threats of organised crime and financial exploitation.” \nSuzie White A/g Deputy Executive Secretary of the APG\, acknowledged: “This event should help us to address many of the challenges to tackle money laundering and terrorism financing risks in the markets for art\, antiquities and other cultural objects. These markets are vulnerable to abuse by criminals\, including organised crime groups and terrorists\, who seek to generate or launder proceeds of crime to fund their activities. This involves the use of cash\, third party intermediaries\, shell companies and other complex corporate structures. This landmark Regional Conference highlights opportunities to address these challenges in our region. The APG welcomes the opportunity to partner with the EU Global Facility on AML/CFT\, and the Cambodia Financial Intelligence Unit\, to help combat illicit trade and related money laundering in the art and antiquities market.” \nThe conference is expected to further raise awareness on safeguarding heritage and foster regional collaboration in response to evolving threats in the art and antiquities sectors. 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Read our article on Antiquities trafficking” url=”https://www.global-amlcft.eu/blood-antiquities-the-devil-is-in-the-demand/”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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LOCATION:cambodia\, Cambodia
CATEGORIES:(On-site) Regional Conference
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SUMMARY:Regional Conference on Beneficial Ownership in Argentina - EU Global Facility/BID/GAFILAT/Argentina
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LOCATION:Argentina\, Argentina
CATEGORIES:(On-site) Regional Conference
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SUMMARY:Final Conference on Legal approaches to evidentiary challenges in money laundering prosecutions and confiscation proceedings in Siracusa
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]The EU Global Facility on AML/CFT is pleased to announce the launch of the “Final Conference: Legal Approaches to Evidentiary Challenges in Money Laundering Prosecutions and Confiscation Proceedings” in collaboration with the The Siracusa International Institute for Criminal Justice and Human Rights . \nHeld in Siracusa\, Italy on October 17-18\, 2023\, the event brings together an esteemed group of experts and leaders in the field to address the crucial issues surrounding money laundering prosecutions and the confiscation of criminal proceeds. \nOver the span of two days\, attendees will engage in a series of thought-provoking sessions starting with a session on the intricacies of Evidentiary Challenges in Prosecuting Money Laundering and Confiscating the Proceeds of Crime. \nSession 2 will then feature the unveiling of a significant publication\, fruit of a yearlong working process that encompassed a far-reaching study on existing good practice that alleviate the burden of proof in money laundering investigations and asset recovery procedures. This publication is expected to provide a valuable resource for the work of relevant global and regional institutions (e.g. FATF\, FSRBs\, EU and UN relevant structures etc.)\, as well as national authorities and justice sectors. \nThe following sessions will be dedicated to (i) the exploration of Effective Mechanisms for the Prosecution of Money Laundering\, (ii) Effective Mechanisms to Confiscate the Proceeds of Crime\, (iii) Asymmetry in Legal Approaches and International Cooperation: Challenges and Best Practices\, and (iv) Common Constitutional Challenges to Alternative Approaches to Money Laundering and Confiscation.\nThe event will conclude with insightful remarks from EU Global Facility Team Leader David Hotte\, President of the Siracusa International Institute Jean-François Thony\,  and EU Global Facility Key Expert on Justice/CSOs Mamuka JGENTI\, summing up what promises to be a valuable and informative conference. \nThis activity is part of a series of activities organised by the EU Global Facility on AML/CFT and the Siracusa Institute aimed at strengthening international judicial co-operation and the efficient application of existing MLA standards and international instruments by judges and prosecutors.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”60px”][vc_gallery type=”flexslider_style” images=”7187\,7185\,7111\,7110\,7109\,7108\,7107\,7106\,7105\,7104\,7103\,7102\,7101\,7100\,7099\,7098\,7097″ onclick=”link_no”][nectar_cta btn_style=”see-through” heading_tag=”h6″ button_color=”default” button_border_thickness=”0px” link_type=”new_tab” alignment=”center” alignment_tablet=”default” alignment_phone=”default” display=”block” display_tablet=”inherit” display_phone=”inherit” link_text=”See more photos”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/event/constitutional-law-review-report-presentation-in-siracusa/
LOCATION:Siracusa\, Italy\, Siracusa\, Italy
CATEGORIES:(On-site) Regional Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230928
DTSTAMP:20260408T042648
CREATED:20230928T121300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T122110Z
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SUMMARY:Regional Conference on Beneficial Ownership Transparency in Panama
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]The “Beneficial Ownership Transparency Regional Conference” kicked off in Panama on September 27\, 2023 with participants from Chile\, Colombia\, Jamaica\, Trinidad and Tobago as well as Panama. \n“We have a fully operational Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) Registry\, accessible to competent authorities\, covering over 80% of legal entities registered in the Public Registry of Panama\,” stated Héctor Alexander\, Minister of Economy and Finance\, during the inauguration of the conference on “Implementation and Management of the Unique Beneficial Owner Registry\, Beneficial Ownership Transparency in Panama.” \nThe first regional event organised by the EU Global Facility on this topic for both Latin America and Caribbean countries\, it seeks to foster collaboration and insights for effective management of Beneficial Ownership Registration systems. According to the minister\, this regional conference will demonstrate that Panama is heading in the right direction\, and they will continue to take actions to enhance the country’s transparency\, as emphasised by the head of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF). \nAlexander recounted how\, in June 2019\, Panama committed at the highest level to undertake concrete and sustainable actions with the goal of “strengthening the prevention system\, including the effective implementation of a legal framework that not only complies with international standards but also maintains Panama’s competitiveness in the international services we offer.” The process involved the modification and implementation of new measures to prevent and combat money laundering and terrorist financing\, ensuring full compliance with international standards. \nRegarding the creation of Panama’s Unique Beneficial Owner Registry\, Alexander highlighted that it was an initiative aimed at strengthening both national and international transparency and cooperation. \nIsabel Vecchio\, the Technical Secretary of the National Commission against Money Laundering\, Terrorism Financing\, and Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (CNBC)\, reiterated that Panama possesses a robust registry “that has allowed us to strengthen our system for preventing money laundering and combating terrorist financing.” \nSpeaking on behalf of the European Union Delegation to Panama\, Political Counsellor Adolfo Campos\, underlined that the countries should take measures to prevent the misuse of legal persons and other legal structures for money laundering or terrorist financing. “Countries should ensure that relevant\, accurate and up-to-date information is available on the final beneficiary\, to which competent authorities\, including law enforcement bodies and financial intelligence units\, can access quickly and efficiently\, through a beneficial ownership register or an equivalent mechanism\,” he stated\, adding that “beneficial ownership registration systems ultimately help to achieve a fairer\, safer and more prosperous world”. \nDayra Carrizo\, who leads the Superintendence of Non-Financial Subjects\, also delivered welcoming remarks.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30px”][vc_gallery type=”flexslider_style” images=”6980\,6981\,6982\,6983\,6984\,6985\,6986\,6987″ onclick=”link_no”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/event/regional-conference-on-beneficial-ownership-transparency-in-panama-2/
LOCATION:Panama\, Panama
CATEGORIES:(On-site) Regional Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Panama-regional-EU-Global-Facility.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="EU AML/CFT Global Facility":MAILTO:info@global-amlcft.eu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230728
DTSTAMP:20260408T042648
CREATED:20230719T111131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T073754Z
UID:6562-1690243200-1690502399@www.global-amlcft.eu
SUMMARY:Final Regional Consultation for Non-Profit Organisations - Asian-Pacific region
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]\nThe EU Global Facility holds fifth and final Regional Consultation for Non-Profit Organisations of Asian-Pacific region\n  \nLast but not least! Today we open a three-day regional event in Indonesia 🇮🇩  in collaboration with the Global NPO Coalition on FATF. \nTaking place from July 25th to 27th\, this Regional Consultation brings together together 50 NPO representatives from the APG and Central Asia countries\, including Bangladesh\, Cambodia\, Hong Kong\, India\, Indonesia\, Kazakhstan\, Kyrgyzstan\, Malaysia\, Mongolia\, Nepal\, Pakistan\, Philippines\, Sri Lanka\, and Thailand as well as from Croatia\, Georgia\, the Netherlands\, the Republic of Moldova\, Russia and the UK. Representatives of the APG Secretariat as well as the authorities of the host country – Indonesia – will also be in attendance. \nWe are also happy to announce that the Chairperson of MONEYVAL and representatives from the EU Delegation to Jakarta will also address the audience. \nThe primary objective of this meeting is to discuss the upcoming revision of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendation 8 Best Practices Paper (BPP) by the FATF. The Rec 8 BPP revision is a crucial step towards aligning international standards with the evolving needs and realities of NPOs. It also provides an opportunity to address any existing challenges and improve the effectiveness of measures designed to combat money laundering and terrorist financing while safeguarding the legitimate activities of NPOs. \nIn this sense\, the EU Global Facility and its partners are working to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment\, where we aim to gather valuable insights and contributions from NPOs of the region\, ensuring that their perspectives and expertise are incorporated into the final proposal to be submitted to the FATF \nIndeed\, following the four previous consultations held for the regions of Latin America/the Caribbean\, Africa\, Europe and MENA\, this collaborative effort will culminate in a final global event scheduled to take place in Bonn in September. There\, the consolidated global position will be discussed and finalised. \nKey Objectives: \n\n🔹 Facilitate dialogue and exchange of experiences among NPOs in the APG region\n🔹 Gather input and feedback to inform the Rec 8 BPP revision process\n🔹 Strengthen the common global position of NPOs\n🔹 Enhance collaboration between NPOs\, regulators\, and policymakers\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/event/6562/
LOCATION:Bali\, Indonesia
CATEGORIES:(On-site) Regional Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="EU AML/CFT Global Facility":MAILTO:info@global-amlcft.eu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230722
DTSTAMP:20260408T042648
CREATED:20230724T092035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T092035Z
UID:6587-1689638400-1689983999@www.global-amlcft.eu
SUMMARY:Participation in the GAFILAT Plenary in Panama
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 Warm congratulations to GAFILAT for the successful plenary! A great thank you to all countries involved and the host country\, Panama 🇵🇦 for their excellent efforts and hospitality. Well done on a fruitful event! \nThis is the 3rd time the EU Global Facility is invited to partake in the GAFILAT Plenary\, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to strengthen our partnership. \nDuring four days of fruitful meetings\, our Senior Expert on Justice Victoria Palau Tárrega attended the plenary -opened over by Panama’s President-\, delivered a presentation on the EU GF’s successful endeavours in the region and conducted bilateral meetings with a number of regional stakeholders.\nIn close collaboration with the GAFILAT\, the EU Global Facility recently organised a high-level regional conference on art trafficking and AML/CFT in Mexico and the organisation of a regional conference on beneficial ownership scheduled to take place in Argentina in November is currently underway. \nOur expert also took part in bilateral meetings with countries receiving the project’s technical assistance\, including Panama\, Argentina\, Ecuador\, Uruguay\, and Paraguay. The project is also currently exploring potential collaborations with other countries\, reaffirming our commitment to impactful partnerships. \nA coordination meeting among observers and technical assistance providers also took place\, aimed at optimising technical support in the region and avoiding duplication.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/event/participation-in-the-gafilat-plenary-in-panama/
LOCATION:Panama\, Panama
CATEGORIES:(On-site) Regional Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="EU AML/CFT Global Facility":MAILTO:info@global-amlcft.eu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230722
DTSTAMP:20260408T042648
CREATED:20230717T104248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T085238Z
UID:6553-1689552000-1689983999@www.global-amlcft.eu
SUMMARY:Joint FATF/EU Global Facility training for French-speaking countries on FATF Standards
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\nFirst-ever joint training by FATF and EU Global Facility in Vienna\, Austria! 🌍\n  \nThe EU Global Facility on Monday supported the launch of the first FATF Standards Training Course (STC 23-2023 July) organised outside of the FATF Training Institute located in Busan\, South Korea since its reopening. This groundbreaking collaboration showcases the European Commission‘s commitment to standing at the forefront of the fight against money laundering and counter-terrorist financing across the globe. It does so by funding the variety of collaborative initiatives and partnerships conducted by the EU Global Facility project. \nFrom the 17th to the 21st of July\, some 35 hand-picked representatives from 15 French-speaking jurisdictions will familiarise themselves with the highest FATF standards\, paving the way for enhanced compliance and strengthened anti-money laundering measures in their respective jurisdictions. \nIn attendance are participants from five Financial Action Task Force-Style Regional Bodies (FSRBs)\, namely ESAAMLG (Madagascar\, Burundi)\, GABAC (Chad\, Congo\, Democratic Republic of Congo\, Cameroon\, Gabon\, Central African Republic)\, GIABA (Senegal\, Benin\, Comoros\, Togo\, Guinea\, Burkina Faso) and GAFIC (Haiti). \nThis joint training initiative represents a remarkable milestone in the ongoing efforts to combat financial crimes and establish a more secure global financial system. By launching this collaboration with the standards setting entity -the FATF-\, and bringing together diverse French-speaking countries\, the EU Global Facility continues to support the efforts carried out by partner countries across the world to uphold their compliance and exchange the best practices. \nOut of the 22 training sessions organised by the FATF Training Institute since its reopening in November 2020\, two have already been delivered in French. \nAbout the training\n🔍 The training on FATF standards is of intermediate level\, designed for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing practitioners who have already been introduced to the FATF standards. This comprehensive training will be conducted through a series of presentations\, group discussions\, and interactive activities. \n🌐 The FATF Standards Training stands as the centrepiece of the FATF Training Institute’s programme situated in Busan\, Republic of Korea. Its objective is to empower participants with the knowledge and skills required to effectively understand and implement anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures in their respective jurisdictions. \nThe event is hosted in the prestigious United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna\, Austria\, as a testimony of the significance of this collaborative training in combating money laundering and financing of terrorism on a global scale. \n  \nAs we open this remarkable collaboration\, the EU Global Facility wishes all participants a fruitful and insightful training experience. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/event/joint-fatf-eu-global-facility-training-for-french-speaking-countries-on-fatf-standards/
LOCATION:Vienna\, Austria
CATEGORIES:(On-site) Regional Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="EU AML/CFT Global Facility":MAILTO:info@global-amlcft.eu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230608
DTSTAMP:20260408T042648
CREATED:20230606T095532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T132624Z
UID:6209-1685923200-1686182399@www.global-amlcft.eu
SUMMARY:Regional Conference on Strengthening Judicial Cooperation in the MENA Region - Morocco
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]Press Release \n2nd Regional conference on judicial cooperation in the MENA region launched in Rabat\, Morocco\nRabat\, 5 June 2023 – The EU Global Facility on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT)\, in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice of Morocco\, the Siracusa International Institute for Criminal Justice and Human Rights\, and MENAFATF\, is proud to announce the launch of a Regional Conference on Judicial Cooperation in the MENA region today in Rabat. \nThe conference\, which will last until Wednesday 7 June 2023\, shall be held under the theme “Strengthening Judicial Cooperation in the MENA: Integrated Approaches to the Investigation and Prosecution of Money Laundering.” It welcomes over 140 participants from 21 countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region\, as well as representatives from international organisations like the United Nations and the International Monetary Fund. \nBuilding on the success and outcomes of a first conference held in Bahrain\, in March 2022\, this event aims to provide a platform for representatives of institutions from MENA countries to discuss their collective and individual responses to AML/CFT threats. It will serve as a forum to share best practices\, coordinate approaches\, and further enhance the region’s capacity in combating financial crimes. \nEU Ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco\, Ms Patricia Llombart Cussac. \nThe MENA region faces significant challenges in dealing with money laundering and terrorist financing. Recognising the importance of judicial cooperation in effectively addressing these threats\, the conference will bring together high-level officials\, experts\, and practitioners from the region and beyond. It will foster dialogue\, knowledge exchange\, and the development of strategies to strengthen the investigation and prosecution of money laundering cases. \nIn an online address\, Executive Secretary of the MENAFATF\, Sulaiman AlJabrin\, stated: “in a world that is proceeding in its battle against money laundering crimes according to a system that is constantly being developed to keep pace with the latest criminal developments\, the Financial Action Task Force has established foundations and rules that guarantee a reasonable limit to stand firmly in the face of these crimes\, address them\, and bring criminals to justice.” \n“Financial Intelligence Units\, judges and public prosecutors play a fundamental role in achieving justice at the end of these lengthy processes. Criminals cannot be deterred without us working to strengthen and enhance cooperation between judicial authorities to resolve the battle and ensure winning the bet. This confirms the importance of this conference for the member states of the MENA region\, and I call for intensified cooperation between all actors present here\,” he concluded. \nThe conference will feature engaging panel discussions\, interactive workshops\, and expert presentations\, providing participants with valuable insights into emerging trends\, effective investigative techniques\, and successful prosecution strategies. Through these activities\, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding AML/CFT efforts in the MENA region and identify opportunities for enhanced collaboration. \nKey speakers at the conference will include prominent figures from the fields of the judiciary\, financial intelligence units\, and relevant international organisations such as the IMF\, the UN and the AGRASC. 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With international cooperation\, we are fighting the crime of money laundering“” col_2_content=”5 June 2023″ url=”https://alyaoum24.com/1811657.html”][nectar_horizontal_list_item columns=”2″ column_layout_using_2_columns=”xlarge_first” col_1_text_align=”left” col_2_text_align=”center” col_1_text_element=”p” col_2_text_element=”p” font_family=”p” open_new_tab=”true” hover_effect=”default” hover_color=”accent-color” icon_family=”none” icon_size=”regular” col_1_content=”(ARA) Minister of Justice Abdel Latif Wehbe\, at the regional conference to enhance judicial cooperation in the Middle East and North Africa region\, praises the choice of Morocco to host this conference” col_2_content=”5 June 2023″ url=”https://alanbaa.ma/?p=136736″][nectar_horizontal_list_item columns=”2″ column_layout_using_2_columns=”xlarge_first” col_1_text_align=”left” col_2_text_align=”center” col_1_text_element=”p” col_2_text_element=”p” font_family=”p” open_new_tab=”true” hover_effect=”default” hover_color=”accent-color” icon_family=”none” icon_size=”regular” col_1_content=”(ARA) Minister Wehbe praises the choice of Morocco to host this conference” col_2_content=”5 June 2023″ url=”https://alanbaa-assiassia.ma/?p=125745″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/event/regional-conference-on-strengthening-judicial-cooperation-in-the-mena-region-2/
LOCATION:Morocco\, Morocco
CATEGORIES:(On-site) Regional Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/AREgional.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="EU AML/CFT Global Facility":MAILTO:info@global-amlcft.eu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230601
DTSTAMP:20260408T042648
CREATED:20230530T123804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T101943Z
UID:6090-1685404800-1685577599@www.global-amlcft.eu
SUMMARY:MENAFATF NPO Regional Consultation - Best Practices in Countering ML/TF while Preserving Civic Space
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\nRegional consultation on FATF Recommendation 8 revision gathers MENAFATF countries in Amman\nAmman\, Jordan\, 30 May 2023 – The EU Global Facility on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (EU GF-AML/CFT) on Tuesday launched the Regional Consultation on the revisions of the Best Practices Paper on Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendation 8 in Amman\, Jordan. \nHeld under the title “MENA NPO Regional Consultation: Best Practices in Countering Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing While Preserving Civic Space”\, the two-day regional consultation is co-organised with the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) and the support of the Global NPO Coalition on FATF. \nOver 40 civil society representatives from Algeria\, Iraq\, Jordan\, Lebanon\, Libya\, Morocco\, Palestine\, Tunisia and Yemen are participating in these consultations\, which aim to discuss the challenges and best practices in the implementation of FATF Recommendation 8 related to the not-for-profit sector. \nOn the second day of the consultations\, civil society representatives identified the best practices\, challenges and recommendations to be provided to FATF\, before discussing their findings with the co-lead on the revision of the Best Practices Paper. \nThis event is part of a series of regional consultations organised by the EU GF-AML/CFT in co-operation with the Global NPO Coalition on FATF and in co-ordination with the respective FATF Style Regional Bodies. Launched in March 2023 in Buenos Aires for the GAFILAT and CFATF regions\, the activity was replicated in Warsaw for the MONEYVAL region a month later and in Cape Town (ESSAMLG\, GABAC and GIABA regions) in May 2023. Following this week’s consultations\, the EU GF will wrap up its series with a consultation Bali (APG region). \nAt the end of all these iterations\, the EU Global Facility shall organise a final global event in September 2023 in Germany\, where all recommendations will be merged into the final “Consolidated NPO Common Position” to be submitted to the FATF Secretariat and member states.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”5/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][vc_gallery type=”flexslider_style” images=”6091\,6092\,6093\,6094\,6095\,6096\,6097\,6098\,6099\,6100\,6101\,6102\,6103\,6104″ onclick=”link_no”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”60px”][nectar_cta btn_style=”see-through” heading_tag=”h6″ button_color=”default” button_border_thickness=”0px” link_type=”regular” alignment=”center” alignment_tablet=”default” alignment_phone=”default” display=”block” display_tablet=”inherit” display_phone=”inherit” link_text=”See more photos” url=”https://www.global-amlcft.eu/pictures”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”120px”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”60px”][nectar_cta btn_style=”see-through” heading_tag=”h6″ button_color=”default” button_border_thickness=”0px” link_type=”regular” alignment=”left” alignment_tablet=”default” alignment_phone=”default” display=”block” display_tablet=”inherit” display_phone=”inherit” link_text=”Videos (coming soon)”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/event/africa-npo-regional-consultation-best-practices-in-countering-ml-tf-while-preserving-civic-space-2/
LOCATION:Jordan
CATEGORIES:(On-site) Regional Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/GF-NPO-Amman-30May-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="EU AML/CFT Global Facility":MAILTO:info@global-amlcft.eu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230526
DTSTAMP:20260408T042648
CREATED:20230522T123958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T153640Z
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SUMMARY:Regional workshop on Enhancing Beneficial Ownership Frameworks
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\nRegional conference on beneficial ownership gathers 18 African countries representatives in Cape Town\n  \nCape Town\, South Africa – 23 May 2023 – The EU Global Facility on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (EU GF-AML/CFT) on Tuesday\, 23 May 2023 kicked off a regional conference  on beneficial ownership (BO) as it relates to anti-money laundering and countering terrorist financing. The conference is being held in collaboration with the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG) secretariat and the Financial Intelligence Centre of the Republic of South Africa. \nHeld under the title “Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Frameworks in Practice – From Risk Assessment to Beneficial Ownership Registers”\, the three-day conference  will witness the participation of more than 70 representatives from 18 countries on the African continent\, as well as the participation of  (TBC)  attendees online. \n  \nIn  her opening remarks\, Director of the FIC of South Africa\, Adv Xolisile Khanyile said “Criminals rely on being able to hide their proceeds and creating distance between themselves and the source of their illicit proceeds. By having timely and accurate information on the beneficial owners of accounts and of property held by corporate vehicles\, as well as the source of funds for corporate vehicles\, we will be able to better protect the financial system from abuse.”  \n  \nFor her part\, ESAAMLG Executive Secretary Fikile Zitha\, noted: “this workshop\, which is a continuation of the regional BO workshop held in September 2022 in Lusaka\, aims to assist member countries in the proper application of transparency of legal persons and arrangements including the establishment of an appropriate framework capturing beneficial ownership information.”“With the great turnout we are seeing today\, it sends a strong signal of commitment for adapting to the revised changes being brought\,” she added. \n  \nThe regional workshop\, which will consist of interactive exchanges and open discussions\, will allow participants to exchange best practices and further deepen their expertise on BO-related matters. Thematic presentations shall also be delivered by experts from Belgium\, Latvia\, Ukraine and Mozambique. \n“Today’s conference shows the European Union’s strong commitment to combatting financial crimes and promoting transparency in the global financial system. We bring together representatives from many African countries\, we foster collaborative efforts to establish effective beneficial ownership frameworks and we ultimately collectively safeguard our economies from illicit activities. The EU stands firm in its support for this conference. Together\, we can build a more secure and accountable financial landscape for the prosperity of all\,” said European Union Ambassador to South Africa\, Sandra Kramer. \n  \nFor his part\, EU Global Facility Team Leader David Hotte welcomed the participation of representatives from 18 countries\, saying “it is particularly impressive to witness the attendance of so many countries\, which shows African nations’ committment to the enhancement of beneficial ownership frameworks within their respective jurisdictions. I am confident that these three days of exchanges will yield great results on  risk assessment related to BO and BO registers”. \nThe conference is part of a series of technical assistance activities delivered by the EU GF-AML/CFT to partner countries around the world. Demand driven and tailor-made\, the support is provided on a bilateral\, regional and thematic basis. 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URL:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/event/regional-workshop-on-enhancing-beneficial-ownership-frameworks/
LOCATION:South Africa\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:(On-site) Regional Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="EU AML/CFT Global Facility":MAILTO:info@global-amlcft.eu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230525
DTSTAMP:20260408T042648
CREATED:20230522T122458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230522T123547Z
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SUMMARY:Africa NPO Regional Consultation - Best Practices in Countering ML/TF while Preserving Civic Space
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\nRegional consultation on FATF Recommendation 8 revision gathers 18 African countries in Cape Town\nCape Town\, South Africa – 22 May 2023 – The EU Global Facility on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (EU GF-AML/CFT) on Monday launched the Regional Consultation on the revisions of the Best Practices Paper on Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendation 8 in Cape Town\, South Africa. \nHeld under the title “Africa NPO Regional Consultation: Best Practices in Countering Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing While Preserving Civic Space”\, the two-day regional consultation is co-organised with the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) and the support of the Global NPO Coalition on FATF.\nAround 60 civil society representatives from 18 countries of the Central and Sub-Saharian regions of Africa are participating in these consultations\, which aim to discuss the challenges and best practices in the implementation of FATF Recommendation 8 related to the not-for-profit sector. \nOfficials from the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG)\, the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) and the Groupe d’Action contre le Blanchiment d’argent en Afrique Centrale (GABAC)\, were also in attendance\, along with representatives of the South African authorities.\nOn the second day of the consultations\, civil society representatives identified the best practices\, challenges and recommendations to be provided to FATF\, before discussing their findings with the co-lead on the revision of the Best Practices Paper. \nThis event is part of a series of regional consultations organised by the EU GF-AML/CFT in co-operation with the Global NPO Coalition on FATF and in co-ordination with the respective FATF Style Regional Bodies. Launched in March 2023 in Buenos Aires for the GAFILAT and CFATF regions\, the activity was replicated in Warsaw for the MONEYVAL region a month later. Following this week’s consultations\, the EU GF will wrap up its series with two consultations in Amman (MENAFATF region) and Bali (APG region).\nFollowing all iterations\, the EU Global Facility shall organise a final global event in September 2023 in Germany\, where all recommendations will be merged into the final “Consolidated NPO Common Position” to be submitted to the FATF Secretariat and member states.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”5/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][vc_gallery type=”flexslider_style” images=”5917\,5923\,5922\,5921\,5920\,5919\,5918″ onclick=”link_no”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”60px”][nectar_cta btn_style=”see-through” heading_tag=”h6″ button_color=”default” button_border_thickness=”0px” link_type=”regular” alignment=”left” alignment_tablet=”default” alignment_phone=”default” display=”block” display_tablet=”inherit” display_phone=”inherit” link_text=”See more photos” url=”https://www.global-amlcft.eu/pictures”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”120px”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”60px”][nectar_cta btn_style=”see-through” heading_tag=”h6″ button_color=”default” button_border_thickness=”0px” link_type=”regular” alignment=”left” alignment_tablet=”default” alignment_phone=”default” display=”block” display_tablet=”inherit” display_phone=”inherit” link_text=”Videos (coming soon)”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/event/africa-npo-regional-consultation-best-practices-in-countering-ml-tf-while-preserving-civic-space/
LOCATION:South Africa\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:(On-site) Regional Conference
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SUMMARY:Regional conference on use of AML/CFT in Investigation of Art & Antiquities Criminality in Mexico
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”60px”][vc_column_text]Mexico City\, May 9\, 2023.- Representatives from 18 Latin American countries are participating in the Regional Conference “The use of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT) in the investigation of Art and Antiquities Criminality”\, organised by the EU AML/CFT Global Facility in collaboration with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of Mexico and the Financial Action Task Force for Latin America (GAFILAT). \nThe Conference aims to strengthen the capacity of the public and private sectors to share information\, exchange best practices\, identify problems and create solutions to this type of crime. It also aims to raise awareness of this phenomenon among all stakeholders in order to reduce and counter money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/TF) in these lucrative markets and protect a country’s heritage. \nThe three-day regional event opened at Mexico’s National Museum of Anthropology with 120 high-level participants from Latin America and the Caribbean\, the European Union and international organisations such as UNESCO\, Interpol and the World Customs Organization\, among others. \nDuring her participation\, the Minister of Culture\, Alejandra Frausto Guerrero\, stressed the importance of inter-institutional collaboration to stop the trafficking of heritage assets\, and offered her support to advance this objective. “We are talking not only about a legal issue\, but also about a human rights issue. Culture is based on cultural rights\, on the rights to identity\, on the rights of those peoples and communities that have historically been plundered by decades of plundering\, of marginalisation\, and are those places where the greatest cultural wealth is preserved”. \nThe head of the country’s cultural policy commented on the actions that have been put in place\, for example\, the Inter-institutional Commission of the Mexican Government to work on the issue and seek the repatriation of pieces that are outside the country\, as well as the campaign #MiPatrimonioNoSeVende\, to stop auctions that occur outside the national territory\, which has allowed the return to Mexico of more than 11\,500 pieces. \nThe Head of the Financial Intelligence Unit\, Pablo Gómez Álvarez\, referred to the strategic role of the Financial Intelligence Unit in the identification and tracking of illicit trafficking of cultural property in Mexico related to money laundering. He also pointed out the importance of strengthening inter-institutional coordination and international cooperation in order to prevent and combat this phenomenon more effectively. \nGómez Álvarez highlighted the efforts made by the FIU and the Mexican authorities that make up the national AML/CFT system to identify\, prevent and mitigate those emerging risks identified in the commission of these crimes\, and emphasised the relevance and usefulness of efficient and timely information exchange channels. \nThis event\, the second in a series of four regional conferences to be organised in 2024\, will consist of a series of presentations by international experts on AML/CFT and illicit art trafficking\, as well as case studies examining the routes and methods used by criminal networks involved in the looting or theft of antiquities and works of art.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][vc_gallery type=”nectarslider_style” images=”5595\,5621\,5623\,5600\,5624\,5598\,5625\,5626\,5627\,5628\,5629\,5630\,5631\,5622\,5605\,5602\,5601\,5599\,5596\,5579″ image_loading=”lazy-load” hide_arrow_navigation=”true” bullet_navigation_style=”see_through” onclick=”link_no”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”120px”][nectar_cta btn_style=”see-through” heading_tag=”h3″ button_color=”default” button_border_thickness=”0px” link_type=”regular” alignment=”center” alignment_tablet=”default” alignment_phone=”default” display=”block” display_tablet=”inherit” display_phone=”inherit” link_text=”Click to see more photos”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20px”][vc_column_text]\nGAFILAT Executive Secretary Esteban Fullin highlighted the fact that “the market for art\, antiquities and other cultural objects has attracted organised criminal groups and terrorists to launder the proceeds of their crime and finance their activities. There are risks associated with these markets and many countries do not have sufficient understanding of these risks.”  \n“Criminals seek to exploit the sector’s history of privacy\, which\, coupled with a lack of awareness\, results in a lack of resources\, expertise and experience to investigate and prosecute these crimes both domestically and internationally\,” he pointed out. He acknowledged that the issue of art trafficking and money laundering has been little explored\, when it is a threat\, a precedent crime that generates illicit profits\, hence the importance of the regional conference. “That’s also why I think we can learn a little bit from what the Mexican Ministry of Culture and the Mexican FIU can bring to us\,” she said.\n \nIn his welcome address\, David Hotte\, Team Leader of the EU Global Facility\, highlighted the innovative nature of the conference series\, which “addresses the intrinsically complex issue of the looting and art trafficking conflict from a very comprehensive perspective”. “Managing to bring together investigators\, prosecutors\, Financial Intelligence Unit officials and members of the public and private sectors around the same table is a great success and the first step towards a stronger and more effective response to prevent the penetration of ML/TF in these lucrative markets\, ultimately protecting countries’ assets”. 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money laundering: Pablo Gómez” col_2_content=”9 May 2023″ url=”https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/nacion/crece-numero-de-mexicanos-que-usan-los-mercados-de-arte-para-lavado-de-dinero-pablo-gomez/”][nectar_horizontal_list_item columns=”2″ column_layout_using_2_columns=”xlarge_first” col_1_text_align=”left” col_2_text_align=”center” col_1_text_element=”p” col_2_text_element=”p” font_family=”p” open_new_tab=”true” hover_effect=”default” hover_color=”accent-color” icon_family=”none” icon_size=”regular” col_1_content=”(ES) Art\, highly vulnerable to money laundering: Pablo Gómez” col_2_content=”9 May 2023″ url=”https://www.jornada.com.mx/notas/2023/05/09/economia/lavado-de-dinero-se-concentra-en-europa-y-eu-pablo-gomez/?from=homeonline&block=economia&opt=articlelink”][nectar_horizontal_list_item columns=”2″ column_layout_using_2_columns=”xlarge_first” col_1_text_align=”left” col_2_text_align=”center” col_1_text_element=”p” col_2_text_element=”p” font_family=”p” open_new_tab=”true” 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column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”60px”][nectar_cta btn_style=”see-through” heading_tag=”h5″ text_color=”#009fe3″ button_color=”default” button_border_thickness=”0px” link_type=”new_tab” alignment=”center” alignment_tablet=”default” alignment_phone=”default” display=”block” display_tablet=”inherit” display_phone=”inherit” link_text=”Interested in the topic? Read our article on Antiquities trafficking” url=”https://www.global-amlcft.eu/blood-antiquities-the-devil-is-in-the-demand/”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/event/regional-conference-on-use-of-aml-cft-in-investigation-of-art-antiquities-criminality-in-mexico/
LOCATION:Mexico\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:(On-site) Regional Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="EU AML/CFT Global Facility":MAILTO:info@global-amlcft.eu
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SUMMARY:Regional workshop on BO Registers in Tunisia
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Tunis\, 26 April –  The National Company Registry (RNE) of Tunisia and the EU Global Facility on AML/CFT on Thursday wrapped up a three-day regional training workshop on “Implementing a register of beneficial owners” in Tunis. \n“It is part of the mission of RNE as an actor in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing and guarantor of the transparency of economic transactions necessary for economic growth\,” said the Director General of the register\, Adel Chouari\, at the opening of the training on Tuesday. \nHe stressed the importance of the implementation of a register of beneficial owners\, which is the first guarantor of transparency and integrity of the financial sector\, especially since Tunisia is preparing to come under the scrutiny of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in 2024\, for a periodic evaluation. \nFor his part\, the Head of Section and First Secretary of the Delegation of the European Union in Tunisia\, Massimiliano Messi\, noted that the EU will always support the NER and Tunisia so that investment remains viable and interesting and a source of job and wealth creation. \n“It is very important for the EU to train in the field of Beneficial Ownership\, noting that the recommendations of the intergovernmental body that oversees global trends in money laundering and terrorist financing “FATF” are very important but those on BO still remain the most complicated” he said. \nMessi estimated that the presence of representatives of the commercial registers of Algeria and Libya will allow to create a dynamic to be able to detect the BO which are hidden in a register in one country or in another. \nThe training was led by international experts from the EU Global Facility coming from Belgium and Luxembourg.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” 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column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][vc_gallery type=”flexslider_style” images=”5536\,5537\,5538\,5539\,5540\,5541\,5543\,5545\,5547\,5544″ onclick=”link_no”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/event/regional-workshop-on-bo-registers-in-tunisia/
LOCATION:Tunisie\, Tunisia
CATEGORIES:(On-site) Regional Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/WhatsApp-Image-2023-04-27-at-15.55.12.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="EU AML/CFT Global Facility":MAILTO:info@global-amlcft.eu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230406
DTSTAMP:20260408T042648
CREATED:20230404T085355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T085355Z
UID:5471-1680566400-1680739199@www.global-amlcft.eu
SUMMARY:Workshop on Regional Eastern Partnership and Europe AML/CFT Multi-stakeholder in Warsaw
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Today\, we launch the 2nd in a series of Regional Consultations on the revisions of the Best Practices Paper on Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendation 8 in Warsaw\, #Poland 🇵🇱 \nCivil society representatives from 13 countries of the Regional Eastern Partnership and Europe will spend two days discussing the challenges and best practices in the implementation of this recommendation in the regions. Officials from MONEYVAL are also in attendance\, along with representatives of the Polish authorities. \nFollowing the first consultation in Buenos Aires last month\, the EU Global Facility\, in co-operation with the Global NPO Coalition on FATF and in co-ordination with the respective FSRBs will continue organising those regional NPO consultations around the world\, with sessions scheduled to take place in\n🌍 Amman (Middleeast and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) region)\n🌍 Cape-Town (esaamlg org\, GABAC and GIABA regions)\n🌏 South-East Asia (APG region)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/event/workshop-on-regional-eastern-partnership-and-europe-aml-cft-multi-stakeholder-in-warsaw/
LOCATION:Poland\, Poland
CATEGORIES:(On-site) Regional Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/WhatsApp-Image-2023-04-04-at-09.48.57-2-1.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="EU AML/CFT Global Facility":MAILTO:info@global-amlcft.eu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230311
DTSTAMP:20260408T042648
CREATED:20230308T084437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T084724Z
UID:5154-1678233600-1678492799@www.global-amlcft.eu
SUMMARY:ASEAN Joint Regional Workshop on FATF Rec 8 in Indonesia
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Today\, the EU Global Facility\, together with the EU-funded ESIWA project supported the organisation of The ASEAN Secretariat Regional Forum Workshop on Anti Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) in Bali\, Indonesia 🇮🇩. \nSupported by the European Union\, the event is co-organised at the initiative of the authorities of Indonesia and LAO PDR. \nOur experts together with the APG representative will participate in the three-day workshop focusing on the state of implementation of the FATF  Recommendation 8 on NPOs in the region.\nThey will also discuss the best practices\, as well as the challenges the jurisdictions are facing globally regarding the compliance with the said Recommendation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/event/asean-joint-regional-workshop-on-fatf-rec-8-in-indonesia/
LOCATION:Indonesia\, Indonesia
CATEGORIES:(On-site) Regional Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/WhatsApp-Image-2023-03-08-at-06.48.42-1.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="EU AML/CFT Global Facility":MAILTO:info@global-amlcft.eu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230131
DTSTAMP:20260408T042648
CREATED:20230127T092554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T092554Z
UID:4977-1674691200-1675123199@www.global-amlcft.eu
SUMMARY:Participation in the OACPS workshop on AMLCFT
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]The EU Global Facility on AML/CFT\, represented by its Team Leader David Hotte\, is taking part in the Organisation of African\, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) workshop on Tax Governance\, Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism in Mauritius 🇲🇺. \nTackling the topic of Tax Governance and Compliance with AML/CFT\, the five-day event kicked off yesterday\, in the presence of H.E Mahen Kumar Seerutum\, Minister of Financial Services and Good Governance of Mauritius. \nDavid Hotte was invited to present the work conducted by the EU Global Facility across the ACP region\, including its three-year involvement in Mauritius\, alongside other technical assistance partners. \nDuring his presentation\, he emphasised the importance of subsidiarity in technical assistance\, and the need for complementarity between all EU-funded projects and TA providers in partner countries. \n“We need to all work together to best support our partners in the region\, avoiding duplication of expertise and delivering the most tailored assistance to each country\,” he said\, insisting that “whilst some challenges are shared by countries in the region\, there are also stark specificities that require our experts’ most dedicated attention to ensure efficiency and sustainability of support.” \nIn parallel to the conference\, he also met with EU ambassadors from a number of partner countries in the region\, including: \n🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago \, where the EU Global Facility will conduct a scoping mission in the coming weeks to assess the country’s needs with regards to AML/CFT \n🇯🇲 Jamaica\, where the project has been delivering technical assistance activities since October 2020 \n🇭🇹 Haïti\, whose authorities have been soliciting the EU Global Facility for future support on AML/CFT \nAs well as 🇲🇿 Mozambique\, which witnessed the successful launch of the Technical Assistance Coordination Committee (TACC) last week in the premises of the European Union Delegation in Maputo. The event was attended by Mozambican authorities and representatives of technical assistance providers (IMF\, UNODC and World Bank\, among others).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/event/participation-in-the-oacps-workshop-on-amlcft/
LOCATION:Mauritius\, Mauritius
CATEGORIES:(On-site) Regional Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WhatsApp-Image-2023-01-26-at-17.23.24.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="EU AML/CFT Global Facility":MAILTO:info@global-amlcft.eu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230121
DTSTAMP:20260408T042648
CREATED:20230117T120554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T132045Z
UID:4930-1674172800-1674259199@www.global-amlcft.eu
SUMMARY:Launch of Technical Assistance Coordination Committee in Mozambique
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]The EU Global Facility on AML/CFT is in Maputo\, Mozambique\, to official launch the implementation of the Technical Assistance Coordination Committee (TACC). \nThe formal TACC “kick-off” meeting is foreseen on Friday 20th January in the premises of the European Union Delegation. The event will be attended by Mozambican authorities and representatives of technical assistance providers (IMF\, UNODC and World Bank\, among others).\nThe EU Global Facility is currently in #Mozambique 🇲🇿 to launch the Technical Assistance Coordination Committee (TACC). \nThe TACC aims to support and coordinate the country’s efforts to improve its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) efforts \n💡 In October 2022\, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) included Mozambique in the list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring\, known as the “grey list”.\nMozambique was as such assessed as having strategic deficiencies in its national AML/CFT regime. \nSpeaking on behalf of the international partners at the TACC launch ceremony\, the European Union Ambassador for Mozambique\, Antonino Maggiore\, highlighted the direct impact of #moneylaundering and terrorist financing on the incidents taking place in Cabo Delgado\, reassuring the partners’ commitment to work with the Government towards a timely depart from the list\, according to FurtherAfrica.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/event/launch-of-technical-assistance-coordination-committee-in-mozambique/
LOCATION:Mozambique\, Mozambique
CATEGORIES:(On-site) Regional Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WhatsApp-Image-2023-01-20-at-11.34.54.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="EU AML/CFT Global Facility":MAILTO:info@global-amlcft.eu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230121
DTSTAMP:20260408T042648
CREATED:20230117T105023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T093320Z
UID:4928-1674000000-1674259199@www.global-amlcft.eu
SUMMARY:LEA Financial Investigations Training in Turkiye
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]A second activity kicks off in Turkiye this week. Along with our workshop for NPOs organised in Istanbul\, the EU Global Facility is delivering a training for law enforcement officials in Ankara. \nHeld under the title “Recognising the nexus between Criminal and Terrorist networks and how they utilise profit from both legal and Illegal Activities”\, the training involves different actors from the penal chain including MASAK (Financial Intelligence Unit)\, Police\, Gendarmerie and the Judiciary. \nAlongside our Key Expert on Law Enforcement Liam Ennis\, two Irish experts will tackle topics related to terrorism in the financial context\, namely understanding structures of terrorist groups\, links between terrorist business models and crime and lone actor terrorism\, among others. \nThe activity will actively involve the participants\, who will be tasked with solving a fictitious case study related to terrorism\, crime and money laundering in a designated context. \nThis workshop is part of a series of technical assistance activities carried out by the EU Global Facility in Turkiye\, as agreed as part of the workplan designed with the Turkish authorities in 2022.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/event/lea-financial-investigations-training-in-turkiye/
LOCATION:Turkey\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:(On-site) Regional Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WhatsApp-Image-2023-01-18-at-07.48.19-1.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="EU AML/CFT Global Facility":MAILTO:info@global-amlcft.eu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230119
DTSTAMP:20260408T042648
CREATED:20230109T131139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T084804Z
UID:4908-1673913600-1674086399@www.global-amlcft.eu
SUMMARY:Onsite Training of NPOs on FATF Rec 8 requirements in Turkiye
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Today\, the EU Global Facility organises its very first activity targeted at Turkish Not-for-Profit Organisations in Istanbul 🇹🇷! \nThis marks the very first onsite capacity building activity with representatives of the civil society in Turkiye\, who are coming not only from Istanbul\, but also from Ankara and other regions of the partner country. \nCentered around the compliance with international requirements of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Rec 8 on NPOs\, this workshop is co-organised with the local Turkish NPO –TUSEV and the Global NPO Coalition on FATF. \nIt involves EU GF experts from the UK\, the Netherlands and Georgia\, who will spend two days covering topics ranging from consequences of the non-risk based implementation of Rec 8\, risk assessment\, self-regulation and joint advocacy strategies\, among others. \nThis workshop is part of a series of technical assistance activities carried out by the EU Global Facility in Turkiye\, as agreed as part of the workplan designed with the Turkish authorities in 2022. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/event/onsite-training-of-npos-on-fatf-rec-8-requirements-in-turkiye/
LOCATION:Turkey\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:(On-site) Regional Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/WhatsApp-Image-2023-01-17-at-09.31.07.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="EU AML/CFT Global Facility":MAILTO:info@global-amlcft.eu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221222
DTSTAMP:20260408T042648
CREATED:20221219T075903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T085331Z
UID:4873-1671408000-1671667199@www.global-amlcft.eu
SUMMARY:Training of NPOs on FATF Rec 8 requirements in Zambia
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]The EU Global Facility concludes the year with an onsite activity in Lusaka\, Zambia. \nFor the next three days\, our experts will conduct a workshop to support Zambia in achieving better rating for the implementation of the requirements of Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendation 8\, focused on NGOs/NPOs. \nThe course is attended by representatives of the Financial Intelligence Centre\, relevant regulatory bodies of Zambia responsible for the NPO regulation\, the National Bank\, revenue authorities\, the Zambian Police and other Law Enforcement Agencies\, as well as representatives of local and international civil society organisations active in Zambia.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/event/training-of-npos-on-fatf-rec-8-requirements-in-zambia/
LOCATION:Zambia\, Zambia
CATEGORIES:(On-site) Regional Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/WhatsApp-Image-2022-12-19-at-09.50.24.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="EU AML/CFT Global Facility":MAILTO:info@global-amlcft.eu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221222
DTSTAMP:20260408T042648
CREATED:20221219T075113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T083810Z
UID:4871-1671408000-1671667199@www.global-amlcft.eu
SUMMARY:Financial investigations training in Turkiye
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Kick off of our first onsite training targeted at law enforcement in #Turkiye 🇹🇷. \nHeld in Istanbul to the benefit of representatives of the full penal chain involved in countering the financing of terrorism\, the course will benefit officials from MASAK FIU\, the Gendarmerie\, the Turkish National Police\, the judiciary\, and Customs -among others- coming from all over the country. \nDuring two and a half days\, 80 participants will be trained by two experts from the Spanish National Police who will cover different aspects of financial investigations in the specific context of the fight against terrorism.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/event/financial-investigations-training-in-turkiye/
LOCATION:Turkey\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:(On-site) Regional Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/WhatsApp-Image-2022-12-19-at-09.19.01-1.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="EU AML/CFT Global Facility":MAILTO:info@global-amlcft.eu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221217
DTSTAMP:20260408T042648
CREATED:20221220T110946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T110946Z
UID:4886-1670803200-1671235199@www.global-amlcft.eu
SUMMARY:Participation in the GAFILAT Plenary in Argentina
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Last week\, our Senior Expert on Justice Victoria Palau represented the EU Global Facility at the GAFILAT Plenary in Buenos Aires\, after a scoping mission conducted in Montevido. \nUpon the invitation of the Latin and Central American FSRB\, the EU Global Facility participated in the Plenary and the Working Group on Training and Development. \nDuring the meeting\, our expert presented the results of the joint regional Conference on Beneficial Ownership\, which was jointly organised with GAFILAT in Panama last November. \nIn parallel to the sessions\, she held bilateral meetings with representatives from Argentina\, Paraguay 🇵🇾 and Ecuador 🇪🇨 as well as with other technical assistance providers operating in the region\, including Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH\, the International Monetary Fund\, the OAS etc) to discuss coordination and potential synergies.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/event/participation-in-the-gafilat-plenary-in-argentina/
LOCATION:Argentina\, Argentina
CATEGORIES:(On-site) Regional Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/WhatsApp-Image-2022-12-13-at-14.26.12.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="EU AML/CFT Global Facility":MAILTO:info@global-amlcft.eu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221215
DTSTAMP:20260408T042648
CREATED:20221206T104006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T104006Z
UID:4665-1670803200-1671062399@www.global-amlcft.eu
SUMMARY:Workshop for the Seychelles' authorities/regulators on NPO Sectoral RA
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]This workshop is targeted at the authorities and regulators from the Seychelles\, with the aim of preparing the NPO Sectoral Risk Assessment. \nIt is part of a series of technical assistance activities delivered to the partner country to help it improve its AML/CFT framework.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/event/workshop-for-the-seychelles-authorities-regulators-on-npo-sectoral-ra/
LOCATION:The Seychelles\, Seychelles
CATEGORIES:(On-site) Regional Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="EU AML/CFT Global Facility":MAILTO:info@global-amlcft.eu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221210
DTSTAMP:20260408T042648
CREATED:20221206T103754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T103754Z
UID:4663-1670371200-1670630399@www.global-amlcft.eu
SUMMARY:Workshop for South Africa authorities/regulators on NPO Sectoral RA
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]This workshop is targeted at the authorities and regulators from South Africa\, with the aim of preparing the NPO Sectoral Risk Assessment. \nIt is part of a series of technical assistance activities delivered to the partner country to help it improve its AML/CFT framework.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/event/workshop-for-south-africa-authorities-regulators-on-npo-sectoral-ra/
LOCATION:South Africa\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:(On-site) Regional Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="EU AML/CFT Global Facility":MAILTO:info@global-amlcft.eu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221210
DTSTAMP:20260408T042648
CREATED:20221206T102931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T095650Z
UID:4659-1670284800-1670630399@www.global-amlcft.eu
SUMMARY:Working visit on DNFBPs in the Seychelles
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Yesterday\, the EU Global Facility\, led by Key Expert on Regulation/FIU Arnaud STIEN\, kicked off a working visit in the Seychelles\, which aims to deliver technical assistance to the competent authorities in charge of the supervision of the DNFBPs such as accountants\, the gaming sector or legal professions. \nIn addition to training sessions\, meetings were held with members of the Technical AMLCFT Coordination Committee (TACC)\, to support the effective coordination mechanism and the implementation of the national strategy on AML/CFT. \nEntities involved encompassed the FIU\, the Central Bank\, Financial Services Authority\, Anti-corruption Agency\, Custom/revenue Authority\, Seychelles Ministry of Finance\, Trade\, Investment and Economic Planning\, Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, and the AMLCFT resident advisor.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”center” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][vc_gallery type=”flexslider_style” images=”4670\,4671\,4672\,4673\,4674\,4675\,4676\,4677\,4678″ onclick=”link_no”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/event/working-visit-on-dnfbps-in-the-seychelles/
LOCATION:The Seychelles\, Seychelles
CATEGORIES:(On-site) Regional Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/WhatsApp-Image-2022-12-06-at-09.45.24-1-1-1.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="EU AML/CFT Global Facility":MAILTO:info@global-amlcft.eu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221203
DTSTAMP:20260408T042648
CREATED:20221128T101927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T095313Z
UID:4643-1669766400-1670025599@www.global-amlcft.eu
SUMMARY:Rec 8 training for regulators/authorities of Lesotho
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]This week\, upon the request of the authorities of Lesotho and following the European Commission’s approval\, the EU Global Facility launched its very first technical assistance activity in Lesotho. \nThe relevant stakeholders from the African country will attend the online training over the next three days\, which will cover standards and requirements of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendation 8 on NPOs. \nThis is part of a series of technical assistance activities that the EU Global Facility provides to authorities and regulators of partner countries to help them strengthen their AML/CFT frameworks with regards to Not for Profit Organisations \nThis initial e-training will focus on \n\n(i) Risk based supervision in the context of overall NPO regulation\n(ii) How to set up a system of risk based NPO regulation including sector reviews\, criteria and risk based focus and\n(iii) Implementation of a risk based system.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/event/rec-8-training-for-regulators-authorities-of-lesotho/
LOCATION:Lesotho\, Lesotho
CATEGORIES:(On-site) Regional Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Screenshot-2022-11-30-at-10.35.15-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="EU AML/CFT Global Facility":MAILTO:info@global-amlcft.eu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221203
DTSTAMP:20260408T042648
CREATED:20221128T101528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T101550Z
UID:4641-1669766400-1670025599@www.global-amlcft.eu
SUMMARY:Launch of TACC in DRC
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]This Wednesday 25 November 2022\, the EU Global Facility is in Kinshasa\, Democratic Republic of Congo for the implementation and kick-off of the Technical Assistance Coordination Committee (TACC). \nThis mission will include a drafting exercise of the Technical Assistance Matrix that will support the implementation of the FATF Action plan and the distribution of work among all technical assistance providers. \nThe formal “kick-off” meeting is foreseen on 1st December in Kinshasa.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/event/launch-of-tacc-in-drc/
LOCATION:DRC\, Congo\, Democratic Republic of the
CATEGORIES:(On-site) Regional Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="EU AML/CFT Global Facility":MAILTO:info@global-amlcft.eu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221126
DTSTAMP:20260408T042648
CREATED:20221107T174237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221125T094200Z
UID:4324-1669075200-1669420799@www.global-amlcft.eu
SUMMARY:Joint Regional workshop on asset recovery for the justice sector of Central Asia states
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]This workshop on “Development of the capacities of the Law Enforcement Agencies of the Central Asian Countries in the field of Terrorist Assets Tracing and Recovery” is co-organised by the EU Global Facility and the Law Enforcement in Central Asia (LEICA) project\, in close cooperation with the UNODC Office in Kyrgyzstan. \nThe workshop will seek to improve the capacity of law enforcement agencies in the countries of Central Asia to effectively identify\, search\, trace and seizure assets intended for the activities of terrorists or terrorist groups. \nMore specifically: \n\n– To provide information concerning best international practice in the field of detection\, search\, trace and seizure of assets intended for the activities of terrorists or terrorist groups\n– To share practical experience in using the financial investigations tools needed to trace and seize terrorist assets\, including financial and criminal intelligence\, interagency cooperation and mutual assistance in criminal matters\n– Significantly to improve the capacities of the LEA of Central Asian countries in the field of financial investigations focused on search\, tracing and seizure of Terrorists Assets.\n– To support to mitigate the vulnerabilities of the state institutions in the field of identification\, search\, trace and seizure of assets intended for the activities of terrorists or terrorist groups.\n\n[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”center” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_gallery type=”flexslider_style” images=”4589\,4590\,4591\,4592\,4632\,4633\,4634\,4635\,4636\,4637\,4638″ onclick=”link_no”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/event/joint-regional-workshop-on-asset-recovery-for-the-justice-sector-of-central-asia-states/
LOCATION:Kazhakstan
CATEGORIES:(On-site) Regional Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Kazhakstan-Nov-2022-2022-11-22-at-07.10.38.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="EU AML/CFT Global Facility":MAILTO:info@global-amlcft.eu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221118
DTSTAMP:20260408T042648
CREATED:20221104T151805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T123005Z
UID:4313-1668470400-1668729599@www.global-amlcft.eu
SUMMARY:Workshop on ML and Financial Crimes Investigation Techniques for Representatives of the UAE Penal Chain
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]“DEVELOPING INTELLIGENCE INTO EVIDENCE” is a workshop on Money Laundering and Financial Crimes Investigation Techniques for Representatives of the Penal Chain of the UAE. \nOrganised with the Ministry of Interior of the UAE\, the activity gathers some 60 representatives from public prosecution\, the FIU\, police and the Ministry of Interior\, among others. \nThis constitutes an innovative event conducted under the EU Global Facility’s Justice and LEA components. Cross-functional events are crucial to tackling AML/CFT\, as they encompass numerous actors of the financial and investigation penal chain. \n“Without intelligence\, financial investigations cannot succeed. However\, it is crucial for the judiciary and law enforcement agencies to collaborate to turn this intelligence into evidence admissible in court. This is why we are here today\, to exchange and share information to ensure the best #cooperation in financial investigations\,” said David Hotte\, Team Leader of the EU GF during the opening session. \nOpening speeches were also delivered by Brigadier Abdulaziz al Ahmed\, deputy commander of the federal criminal police at MoI\, chair of the national team in charge of money laundering investigations in the UAE\, and Dr. Tariq Ahmed Al-Rashed from the Federal Public Prosecution. \nDelivered by experts from Ireland and the Netherlands the workshop will cover a number of topics\, including: \n\n– Initial information in an investigation: Sources of initial information and intelligence (private citizens\, security services)\n– Sources of initial information and intelligence (private citizens\, public services\, security)\n– Legislative Evidential and Intelligence requirements\n– Use of intelligence in ML investigations: fictitious case study\n– The seizure\, conviction\, and non-conviction-based confiscation of assets\n– Asset Recovery – Disclosure in other jurisdictions\n\n[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”60px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_gallery type=”flexslider_style” images=”4517\,4515\,4503\,4504\,4505\,4506\,4507\,4508\,4509\,4510\,4511\,4512\,4513\,4514\,4518″ onclick=”link_no”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”120px”][nectar_cta btn_style=”see-through” heading_tag=”h6″ button_color=”default” button_border_thickness=”0px” link_type=”regular” alignment=”center” alignment_tablet=”default” alignment_phone=”default” display=”block” display_tablet=”inherit” display_phone=”inherit” link_text=”See more photos” url=”https://www.global-amlcft.eu/images-videos/”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBO7vpO83WM&ab_channel=EUGF-AMLCFTGlobalFacility”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/event/workshop-on-ml-and-financial-crimes-investigation-techniques-for-representatives-of-the-uae-penal-chain/
LOCATION:The UAE\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:(On-site) Regional Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="EU AML/CFT Global Facility":MAILTO:info@global-amlcft.eu
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SUMMARY:Workshop on Beneficial Ownership registers as new competent authorities in Malta
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”60px”][vc_column_text]\nBeneficial Ownership experts from EU convene in Malta for experts working group\nValetta\, 28 October 2022 – The EU Global Facility on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (EU GF-AML/CFT) on Wednesday 26th of October 2022 launched the second meeting of its Expert Working Group on the topic of “Beneficial Ownership Registers as Competent Authorities”\, in cooperation with the Malta Business Registry (MBR). \nGathering 19 experts from 12 EU Member States\, the session follows a kick off event that took place in Brussels in June 2022\, where discussions revolved around the topics of Beneficial Ownership (BO) Registers evolving into competent authorities\, which included discussion on verification of BO information\, onsite supervision\, typologies and trends analysis. Malta was represented by Dr Geraldine Spiteri Lucas from the MBR and Mr Alfred Zammit from the FIAU. \n“Our ultimate goal is to ‘handbook’ tangible proposals and best practices that can be made available to stakeholders and jurisdictions who are seeking to build or enhance national beneficial ownership capabilities\,” explained EU Global Facility Key Expert on Beneficial Ownership Alexandre Taymans\, noting that “the purpose of these sessions is to delve deeper into the topic\, discuss challenges and lessons that can be learnt and applied for technical assistance to the benefit of the EU GF partner countries. This way we can put forward an approach for more effective national and cross border beneficial ownership disclosure frameworks.” \nFor her part Dr Geraldine Spiteri Lucas\, MBR Chief Executive Officer\, explained Malta’s experience in arriving where it is today\, which is having an accurate and an up-to-date Beneficial Ownership Register. ‘The effectiveness of the BO Register revolved around accuracy and accessibility by competent authorities and subject persons. Most importantly\, it is crucial to have all the entities work together hand in hand. It is indeed of great pleasure for Malta to have welcomed representatives from registries across Europe discussing a subject that is dominating amongst registers fora’ said Dr. Spiteri Lucas. \nAlfred Zammit\, Deputy Director at the Financial Intelligence Unit of Malta\, explained that Beneficial Ownership registries are becoming an increasingly important component in the fight against ML/FT\, but transitioning from a registry to a competent authority is easier said than done. Sharing best practice and exploring different forms of cooperation\, including with FIUs and other authorities\, is therefore very-much needed and a step that we and the community all stand to gain from. \nSupport to partner countries’ Beneficial Ownership frameworks is a key pillar of the EU Global Facility on AML/CFT’s work around the globe. So far\, the project has assisted more than 11 jurisdictions in Africa\, Asia\, Latin America and Europe at a bilateral level. 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URL:https://www.global-amlcft.eu/event/workshop-on-beneficial-ownership-registers-as-new-competent-authorities-in-malta/
LOCATION:Malta\, Malta
CATEGORIES:(On-site) Regional Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="EU AML/CFT Global Facility":MAILTO:info@global-amlcft.eu
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