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FSRA workshop on AML/CFT/TFS
On behalf of the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), the Financial & Cyber Crime Prevention (FCCP) is pleased to inform ADGM Relevant Persons (FIs / DNFBPs) that we are organising an outreach session on Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS).
This outreach session aims to update and enhance our ADGM Relevant Persons on the following key topics. Click here to view the full agenda.
- Reminder on AML/CFT Obligations and key observations from the analysis of the AML Return Submissions-2023
- Updates on the AML/CFT National Strategy (2024-2027) and the AMLCFT-NRA-2024
- Insights into the supervisory approach and common themes identified from inspections
- Update on the TFS strategic review report and PF -NRA-2024
- Overview of the goAML schema and reporting mechanisms
- Legal Persons and Concealment of Beneficial Ownership
You, as a Relevant Person, are required to join this mandatory outreach session. Please ensure that you register only one nominee* in the registration link below by 29 October 2024.
*Only the first registered individual from each Relevant Person will be accepted/considered.
Register today at the FSRA' workshop on AML/CFT/TFS.
ADGM Authorities Building, Al Maryah Island
Registration of participants
Welcoming remarks
Emmanuel Givanakis
CEO - FSRA, ADGM
Reminder on the AML/CFT Obligations
Key observations from the analysis of the AML Return Submissions
FCCP, ADGM
AML/CFT Executive Office role and responsibility
The AML/CFT National Strategy (2024-2027) and the key UAE national initiatives
- The update on the UAE national initiatives, including the national AML/CFT statistics and AML/CFT strategic objectives.
Update on the FATF methodology with key recommendations
- Overview of the key changes in the updated methodology along with the timeline for the next UAE FATF ME.
EO, AML/CFT
National Risk Assessment (NRA)
- Update on the Revised AML/TFS NRA.
- Brief on the assessment methodology.
- The key outcome of the revised NRA 2024.
EO, AML/CFT
Break
Key Findings observed during the onsite and thematic review of our private sectors (FIs and DNFBPs)
Highlight key findings and observations and recommendations to ensure effectiveness and implementation of the necessary measures to strengthen the AMLCFT framework.
Supervision, ADGM
Monitoring & Enforcement - RA, ADGM
Financial Intelligence Unit of the UAE (UAE-FIU)
- FIU Strategy report (TBML) including typologies and cases
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GoAML Schema and Reporting Mechanisms
a. Registrationb. Submission quality reportc. Message Boardd. Feedback to Reporting Entities
- Overview of the Integrated Enquiry Management System (IEMS) and recommendation for private sectors.
FIU
Lunch Break
Targeted Financial Sanctions Proliferation & Terrorism Financing
- Executive Office’s Role in Implementing Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS)
- Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS) Obligations and Measures
- Update on the TFS strategic review and key case studies
- PF National Risk Assessment and key recommendation for private sectors.
EOCN
Legal Persons and Concealment of Beneficial Ownership
Legal Persons Risk Assessment
Monitoring & Enforcement, ADGM
Closing Remarks
FCCP, ADGM
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