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Objective

This seminar will address the current European anti-money laundering landscape and focus on the changes implemented since the adoption of the fourth, fifth and sixth Anti-Money Laundering Directives and the new Directive on enhancing FIU cooperation and access to financial information.

It will highlight the latest developments leading to the adoption of the new EU AML/CFT legislative package on a single rulebook, EU-level supervisor and EU coordination and support mechanism for FIUs. It will also look at national challenges and actions that have been taken to address money laundering and terrorist financing, with a particular focus on the role of competent authorities, law enforcement and the judiciary.

Key topics

• Latest developments leading to the adoption of the EU’s new ML/CT legislative proposals on a single rulebook, EU-level supervisor and EU coordination and support mechanism for FIUs 
• Measures aimed at protecting the financial system against money laundering and terrorist financing, also in relation to cryptocurrencies
• Best practice in detecting and deterring illicit transactions and lessons learnt from recent money laundering cases
• The framework to enhance cooperation between FIUs and enhance cross-border cooperation amongst the judiciary and law enforcement

Who should attend?

Judges, prosecutors, law enforcement officers, government officials and FIUs.

Online participation option

The event will be streamed live online. You have the option to follow the conference on Zoom, enabling you to ask questions and take part in the discussion with participants in Trier.