Representatives of public authorities, regulatory experts and professionals from the financial sector gathered for a practical workshop on AML: "Challenges, Risks, and Resilience for financial institutions in the field of Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism". The event was organized by Crowe Moldova in partnership with AmCham Moldova.
The Head of the Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Division at the NBM, Gheorghe Badia, who participated as a speaker at the event, emphasized the growing importance of compliance requirements in the field of Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT).
The main objective of the practical workshop was to facilitate a constructive dialogue between regulatory authorities and stakeholders from the financial industry. The discussions focused on ways to strengthen institutional resilience and align with international best practices, in accordance with the legislative and regulatory framework of the Republic of Moldova, covering relevant topics such as:
- The latest legislative changes in the AML/CFT field in the Republic of Moldova;
- Practical challenges in implementing compliance rules;
- AML risk assessment and management processes;
- The crucial role of operational resilience in preventing illicit activities;
- Implementation of secondary normative acts and their implications.
The active participation of the NBM representative as a speaker provided valuable insight into regulatory expectations and the essential role that financial institutions play in preventing systemic risks.
The National Bank of Moldova reaffirms its commitment to open and constructive dialogue with the business community and expresses its appreciation for the efforts made to ensure compliance with the regulatory framework.