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SUMMARY:Working visit to Algeria
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 delegation from the EU Global Facility is in Algiers from 23rd to 26th January to conduct a working visit with several objectives: \n\n– On Monday\, the mission started with a meeting on the technical assistance provided by the EU Global Facility to Algerian authorities\, which aims to support the amendment of the Algerian law on AML/CFT. This meeting involved representatives of the Ministry of Justice\, the Central Office for the Repression of Corruption and the President and members of the CTRF Council (Algeria’s Financial Intelligence Unit).\n\nIn addition to discussions on the evolution of laws on AML/CFT around the world\, the EU Global Facility experts tackled the question of “are the changes made to the law sufficient for a good alignment with international standards?.” \nLater during the day\, a workshop was organised to review and analyse the Algerian AML/CFT law\, for which the Algerian CTRF requested the Global Facility’s expertise. \n  \n\nFrom Tuesday to Thursday\, different workshops and meetings will be organised to cover the implementation of the Technical Assistance Coordination Committee (TACC)\, the technical assistance programme for the Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) sector\, and the national risk assessment of virtual assets.\nThe visit will conclude with a meeting with representatives from the EU Delegation to Algiera.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://dev.global-amlcft.eu/event/working-visit-to-algeria/
LOCATION:Algeria\, Algeria
CATEGORIES:(Onsite) Bilateral training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230203
DTSTAMP:20260520T015157
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T112213Z
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SUMMARY:BO Operating Model and BOR implementation training in South Africa
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’s Key Expert on Beneficial Ownership Alexandre Taymans is in Pretoria\, South Africa ????????\, this week\, to oversee a training on Beneficial Ownership. \nStarting on Monday 30 January 2023\, the visit was preceded by an online briefing session with senior management of the FIU\, Central Bank\, and other key stakeholders\, which served to gather background information and better assess the desired outcomes and areas of focus for the January mission. \nToday\, strategic discussions began at the FIU offices\, gathering all members of the BO inter departmental committee (BO IDC) in South Africa\, namely the Financial Intelligence Center\, the Reserve Bank of South Africa\, the Companies And Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC)\, the prosecution services\, the law enforcement services\, and tax authorities\, among others. \nTopics covered during the first three days will include: \n\n– BO transparency international standards and practices\n– Strategic and operational challenges and solutions\n– The role of BO register in the setting-up of an effective BO Operating Model\n\nOn the fourth day\, participants shall be divided into smaller groups to review the application of BO transparency and relevant challenges in their specific domain\, through sessions tailored respectively to SAMLIT members and law enforcement on one hand and to the BO IDC members on the other. \nThese sessions will consist of real-life case studies in order to 1) promote debate amongst participants 2) address the actual issues that participant face and; 3) provide pragmatic proposals to address them. \nSessions on BO register implementation and management will go through the implementation life cycle of a BO register and discuss the steps that South Africa should take to anticipate the planning and implementation of South Africa’s centralised BO register.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://dev.global-amlcft.eu/event/4938/
LOCATION:South Africa\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:(Onsite) Bilateral training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230210
DTSTAMP:20260520T015157
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SUMMARY:Scoping and training on BOR implementation and management 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]\nMinistry inaugurates first activity on Beneficial Ownership Registers in Mozambique\nLed by the EU Global Facility on AML/CFT\, this activity comes as part of the Technical Assistance Coordination Committee launched two weeks ago to support Mozambique’s efforts to exit the FATF Grey List.\nMaputo\, 6 February 2023 – The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice\, Constitutional and Religious Affairs\, Manuel Malunga\, opened this Monday a workshop on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT) organised by the EU-funded project EU Global Facility on AML/CFT. \nOrganised in collaboration with the Mozambican authorities\, the event comes as part of the technical assistance activities delivered by the EU Global Facility to the partner country on the topic of Beneficial Ownership\, which officially started at the end of 2022. \nSpeaking at the opening ceremony\, Manuel Malunga said that the implementation of money laundering and terrorist financing reforms\, recommended by the national strategy\, constitutes a priority for the Government of Mozambique\, including strengthening compliance with obligations to prevent the phenomenon in highly vulnerable in Mozambique\, such as banks\, insurance companies\, real estate\, exchange offices\, casinos\, law offices and gaming houses\, among others. \nHead of Cooperation at the EU Delegation to Maputo\, Paula Vazquez Horyaans\, noted: “Money Laundering and the financing of terrorism pose a serious threat to the integrity of the economy and to the security of citizens in all countries. The #EU and its Member States have gone a long way fighting these crimes. We are happy to share with Mozambique our experience” \nThe three-day workshop will allow participants to exchange and further their expertise on the Financial Action Task Force standards on availability and accessibility of beneficial ownership information\, the assessment of money laundering and terrorist financing risks associated with the misuse of legal persons and arrangements in Mozambique\, the design and implementation of mitigation measures as well as emerging trends and specific topics related to the ever increasing importance of beneficial ownership transparency throughout jurisdictions across the world. \nFor his part\, Team Leader of the EU Global Facility David Hotte rejoiced at the very successful partnership between the EU and Mozambique\, stressing: “only two weeks after the launch of the Technical Assistance Coordination Committee in Maputo\, the EU Global Facility is already here\, onsite\, to deliver concrete but also precisely tailored support activities to the country.”\n“This is a proof of the reactivity and efficiency of our group of experts\, and also of the proactive and collaborative approach of the Mozambican authorities to strengthen their AML/CFT frameworks\, which should be commended\,” he added. \nMozambique’s efforts regarding the establishment of a beneficial ownership register is being supported by EU Global Facility together with the World Bank[/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” 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=”5023\,5022\,5021\,5020\,5019\,5018″ onclick=”custom_link” custom_links_target=”_blank” custom_links=”https://dev.global-amlcft.eu/pictures/”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://dev.global-amlcft.eu/event/scoping-and-training-on-bor-implementation-and-management-in-mozambique/
LOCATION:Mozambique\, Mozambique
CATEGORIES:(Onsite) Bilateral training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230216
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SUMMARY:AML/CFT Financing - Enhanced Investigations and Sanctions Awareness Workshop 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 onsite workshop on “Enhanced Investigations and Sanctions Awareness in a Terrorist Context” will cover the modalities of terrorist financing\, money laundering typologies\, movement of funds or targeted financial sanctions\, among others. \nDelivered by two Spanish Officers specialised in AML/CFT investigations\, the training seeks to provide real-life examples of criminal financial investigations. \nUltimately\, it seeks to strengthen investigative skills of Law Enforcement Agencies of the country.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://dev.global-amlcft.eu/event/aml-cft-financing-enhanced-investigations-and-sanctions-awareness-workshop-in-panama/
LOCATION:Panama\, Panama
CATEGORIES:(Onsite) Bilateral training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230308
DTSTAMP:20260520T015157
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SUMMARY:Closing event on Jordan Legal Persons and Legal Arrangements Risk Assessment
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]\nClosing event on Jordan Legal Persons and Legal Arrangments Risk Assessment launched in Amman \nAMMAN\, 5 March 2023 – The EU Global Facility on Anti Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) and the Jordanian Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing Unit (AMLU) on Sunday launched a three days workshop on the topic of Jordan Legal Persons and Legal Arrangements (LP/LA) Risk Assessment Results in Amman. \nThe event\, which constitutes a milestone in the country’s fight on AML/CFT\, marks the closing of the work started by the EU Global Facility with the Jordanian authorities in August 2021. A number of stakeholders from the AMLU\, the Central Bank of Jordan and the Companies Control Department along with competent authorities have worked together on designing and implementing the assessment of the AML/CFT risks and the misuse of legal persons and legal arrangements\, using a leading-edge methodology. \n  \nIn her opening remarks\, Head of the Anti-Money Laundering Unit of Jordan\, Samya Abu Sharif\, noted: “the topic of today’s workshop is an indication of the important role of all national agencies in promoting the necessary actions to combat the risks of money-laundering and terrorist financing associated with legal persons and legal arrangements at the national level.” \n“Understanding the potential threats\, and strengthening the system to achieve increased transparency for the legal persons and the legal arrangements and developing national programmes in partnership with the private sector to reduce their impact is a crucial objective of thjs assessment work.”  \n“The results of the assessment presented today will help us better understand and be directed towards high-risk aspects in order to prevent criminals from exploiting legal persons and legal arrangements in ML/TF crimes\,” she added. \nFor his part\, EU Global Facility Key Expert on Beneficial Ownership Alexandre Taymans commended the “successful work and important efforts put together by Jordan to conduct this exercise in such a structured and timely manner”. \n“As the dissemination of the findings of this assessment are now launched\, such a milestone calls for and paves the way for an enhanced engagement between competent authorities\, as well as with the private sector to ensure that the recommendations and the mitigating measures identified by the working group will be fully implemented before the next update to the risk assessment\,” he stated. \nThe EU Global Facility has developed a dedicated methodology for the risk assessment of legal persons and arrangements to assist partner jurisdictions with a methodology that can be tailored to their specific context. \nThis activity is a milestone for any country implementing a BO disclosure framework as it will help them identify the risk jurisdictions are facing from the misuse of legal vehicles both at national and international level. This risk assessment is also to be put in the context of the renewed and increasing focus the FATF’s new recommendation 24 (April 2022) has put on this challenging exercise for jurisdictions considering the scope of such exercise\, the number and variety of stakeholders involved and the level of technical expertise it requires.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://dev.global-amlcft.eu/event/closing-event-on-jordan-legal-persons-and-legal-arrangements-risk-assessment/
LOCATION:Jordan
CATEGORIES:(Onsite) Bilateral training
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ORGANIZER;CN="EU%20AML%2FCFT%20Global%20Facility":MAILTO:info@global-amlcft.eu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230311
DTSTAMP:20260520T015157
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SUMMARY:Review session of Seychelles' NPO inherent risk report
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URL:https://dev.global-amlcft.eu/event/review-session-of-seychelles-npo-inherent-risk-report/
LOCATION:The Seychelles\, Seychelles
CATEGORIES:(Onsite) Bilateral training
ORGANIZER;CN="EU%20AML%2FCFT%20Global%20Facility":MAILTO:info@global-amlcft.eu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230324
DTSTAMP:20260520T015157
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SUMMARY:Beneficial Ownership workshop in Colombia
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]In parallel to our regional event in Argentina\, the EU Global Facility is also in Colombia where it launched its first onsite activity with the country. \nFocused on the topic of Beneficial Ownership\, the three-day event will start with peer-to-peer exchanges of experience between the Colombian tax authorities (DIAN) and several European beneficial ownership registers. This will serve to discuss the specific features and mechanisms through which beneficial ownership information can be registered\, vetted and enforced. \nAdriana del Pilar Solano Cantor\, Deputy Director of the Tax Registry Administration in Colombia\, stated that “This workshop will enable Colombia to identify good practices for the deployment of such beneficial ownership registries\, the existing opportunities for improvement of the regulatory framework and IT system in Colombia and the development of new features in the registry such as the registration of the chain of ownership and control. Similarly\, this exchange of experience will also serve to identify areas of improvement in the technical framework”. \nFor his part Alexandre Taymans\, Key Expert of the EU Global Facility on Beneficial Ownership\, celebrated the launch of this first beneficial ownership training in Colombia. He noted the fact that Colombia already had an operational beneficial ownership registration system and good understanding of the issues that it will face\, both in terms of ensuring the availability\, quality and accessibility of the information\, which will ensure very fruitful discussions and exchanges. He also indicated that beyond the training and exchange of experiences\, this activity was also aimed at identifying areas of future cooperation in areas where the expertise of the Global Facility could be deployed to support Colombian authorities. \nOn Thursday\, other competent authorities from Colombia will attend a session focusing on international standards and best practices on the topic of Beneficial Ownership as well as the tools that can be developed to enhance the understanding of BO disclosure requirements. \nThe sessions will also cover the verification and supervision mechanisms that can be implemented by jurisdictions to ensure that frameworks are effectively implemented by both private and public sector stakeholders.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://dev.global-amlcft.eu/event/beneficial-ownership-workshop-in-colombia/
LOCATION:Colombia\, Colombia
CATEGORIES:(Onsite) Bilateral training
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ORGANIZER;CN="EU%20AML%2FCFT%20Global%20Facility":MAILTO:info@global-amlcft.eu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230324
DTSTAMP:20260520T015157
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SUMMARY:Oversight Group Meeting on the Implementation of Terrorist Financing Risk Assessments in NPOs (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]Today\, the EU Global Facility wrapped up its first bilateral onsite activity in Argentina\, which was centered on the compliance with the requirements of FATF Recommendation 8. \nThe successful event brought together over 40 representatives from Argentinian authorities and regulators and from local NPOs. \nAfter reviewing in details said requirements of FATF Rec 8\, participants focused on the support needed to conduct NPO Sectoral Risk Assessment as required by the Recommendation. They agreed on the next steps to be taken by both authorities/regulators and NPOs in order to further proceed with the Risk Assessment exercise. \nThese onsite meetings came as a follow up to several online capacity building activities started in October last year.[/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=”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”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30px”][vc_gallery type=”flexslider_style” images=”5285\,5284\,5283\,5282\,5281\,5280\,5279\,5278\,5277″ onclick=”link_no”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30px”][/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=”160px”][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://dev.global-amlcft.eu/images”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://dev.global-amlcft.eu/event/oversight-group-meeting-on-the-implementation-of-terrorist-financing-risk-assessments-in-npos-argentina/
LOCATION:Argentina\, Argentina
CATEGORIES:(Onsite) Bilateral training
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230401
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SUMMARY:Training for resident agents on Beneficial Ownership identification\, verification and supervision 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]\nPanama continues fight against money laundering\, terrorist financing with EU Global Facility support\nPanamá City\, 5 March 2023 – The Superintendency of Non-Financial Entities (SSNF) and the EU Global Facility on Anti Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) launched on Monday a three-day workshop on the topic of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing in Panama City. \nThis workshop seeks to build on the work already conducted by the Panamanian authorities (bank supervisors\, FIU\, prosecution service and law enforcement authorities\, tax authorities\, ministry of economy and finance\, IT administration) on the topic of “Beneficial Ownership Registers as Competent Authorities”. \nIn the opening remarks\, Héctor Alexander\, Minister of Economy and Finance and President of the National Commission against Money Laundering\, as well as President of the Boar of Directors of the SSNF\, said that “The Registry of Beneficial Owners is already a fully operational system\, and is based on 4 pillars\, which are: the registry of resident agents\, the inclusion of BO information in the system\, the verification process and access to the information by the competent authority in a timely manner”; “The effective implementation of this registry is part of the actions we are taking in order to complete our Action Plan with FATF\, and it is the responsibility and commitment of both the private sector and the government.” \nCommending the work carried out by Panama so far\, Izabela Matusz\, the European Union Ambassador to Panama\, underlined that “Today marks the 13th activity co-organised with the EU Global Facility in Panama\, which demonstrates the strong collaboration with technical assistance providers and Panama’s dedication to strengthen its AML/CFT framework in order to better comply with the Financial Action Task Force Recommendations.”  \nOver the next three days\, Beneficial Ownership experts from Austria\, Belgium\, Luxembourg and Malta are going to engage with the audience on the role that their BO Registry is playing in the beneficial ownership model of their jurisdiction\, the challenges they have faced and the solutions they have implemented. \nEU Global Facility Key Expert on Beneficial Ownership\, Alexandre Taymans\, commended the “successful work and important efforts put together by the SSNF and other Panamanian authorities since the first joint activity back in November 2021”. Topics included in the agenda cover legal and regulatory considerations\, supervision and onsite inspection\, data analytics and the role of IT systems\, as well as interagency cooperation\, among others.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://dev.global-amlcft.eu/event/training-for-resident-agents-on-beneficial-ownership-identification-verification-and-supervision-in-panama/
LOCATION:Panama\, Panama
CATEGORIES:(Onsite) Bilateral training
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