Grateful to Arnaud STIEN and EU Global Facility on AML/CFT for providing valuable insights into technical assistance and support for third countries in achieving AML/CFT compliance. Collaboration and open dialogue are essential, and #AME remains committed to fostering a platform for all stakeholders to come together and strengthen the EU's fight against financial crime. Stay tuned for more insights and events coming next year! #AML #CFT #Collaboration #AMLpackage #AMEwebinar
Virtual Assets 🔐, Correspondent Banking 🏦, Global Collaboration 🫱🏽🫲🏻… and More ! This morning, the #EUGlobalFacility was invited to present during “Navigating the AML Package: Implementation Challenges and Perspectives Across Sectors”, an insightful webinar organised by Anti-Money Laundering Europe on the New EU #AMLCFT Package Bringing together 1️⃣2️⃣0️⃣ participants from financial and non-financial institutions, NGOs, EU institutions, and competent authorities across EU Member States, the webinar was a powerful reminder of the need for collaborative efforts to strengthen the global fight against #moneylaundering and terrorist financing. 🗣️ "Through technical assistance, the EU Global Facility bridges gaps in global AML/CFT compliance, fostering financial stability and strengthening partnerships across borders." With these opening words on the EU Global Facility’s role in technical assistance, our Key Expert on Regulation and FIU Arnaud STIEN shared various examples of the project's work, from Correspondent Banking to Virtual Assets and Strategic Approach. He followed presentations on the: 1️⃣Overview of the New AML/CFT Package and insights into the next steps for the EU’s regulatory landscape led by DG FISMA European Commission 2️⃣ Perspectives from Spain’s Ministry of Economy on the national-level challenges and solutions. 3️⃣ Member Perspectives as STEP – Advising Families Across Generations and the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) highlighted the challenges faced by their sectors and the critical need for robust compliance mechanisms. So … what are the takeaways of this webinar? According to our Key Expert, Arnaud Stien: ✅ Technical Assistance (TA) is essential to promote financial stability within the EU and beyond—helping third countries understand and meet EU #AMLCFT requirements ✅ TA is a vital tool for collaborating with #EU institutions and Member States to ensure uniform implementation of AML/CFT policies across borders. ✅ TA supports inclusive #compliance : ensuring that all sectors, from banking to non-financial entities, are equipped to meet the evolving regulatory landscape. #GlobalPartnerships David Dr. Ekaterina Gabriel Lourdes Stella Cecile