Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units

What is the Egmont Group (EG)? What does the EG do? What are its main goals? Watch this video by the #ECOFEL to find out more about the Egmont Group.

👏 #ECOFEL has successfully concluded the ECOFEL Certification Program Workshop! This workshop took place on Day 2 of the 2025 Egmont Group Working and Regional Group Virtual Meetings, bringing together over 190 participants from FIUs and international organizations to discuss the progress and future of the ECOFEL Certification Program. 💡 This engaging 1.15h session provided an in-depth look at the structured approach ECOFEL is taking to develop a comprehensive and globally accessible certification program. Participants explored the structured curriculum framework, designed to maintain consistency, enhance quality, and ensure relevance across all learning modules. 👩🏫 The workshop featured live course demos, showcasing the program’s innovative approach, which integrates cutting-edge AI-powered learning tools and interactive simulations to enhance practical understanding. Further discussions also addressed how the program leverages international best practices to support operational effectiveness and promote a unified approach to AML/CFT capacity building. 👏 ECOFEL extends its sincere appreciation to the attendees for their valuable contributions, insightful discussions, and commitment to strengthening global FIU capacity. 🤝 A special thank you to ECOFEL donors for their continued support, which makes initiatives such as the ECOFEL Certification Program possible. U.S. Department of State - Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) SECO Economic Cooperation and Development AUSTRAC UAE Financial Intelligence Unit Saudi Arabia FIU (SAFIU) Anti-Money Laundering Division (AMLD) – Taiwan 📚 Stay tuned for further updates and future opportunities to engage with the program. For more information, please visit learn.ecofel.org. #AML #CFT #FinancialIntelligence #CapacityBuilding #ECOFELCertificationProgram

🌍From January 23rd to the 24th, Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) Malta hosted the Egmont Europe Region I meetings in Malta ahead of the Working and Regional Groups Meetings next week. The meetings were chaired by Regional Representatives Head of FIU Latvia, Toms Platacis, and Head of FIU Malta, Alfred Zammit, and supported by the Egmont Group Secretariat. 🤝 The meetings saw the participation of 50 representatives from FIUs across EU and EEA countries.  🔍 During the Europe I meetings this week, regional member FIUs had the opportunity to connect in person and deliberate on crucial regional matters. Among the topics discussed were the EU AML/CFT package, addressing several crucial common points and questions. Notably, there were fruitful discussions on assessing the quality of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), with a consensus that further coordination and work is needed in this area. 🙏 The Regional Representatives also took the opportunity to thank Jana Schneider and FIU Germany for her hard work and dedication as her secondment as an Egmont Group Senior Officer comes to an end, acknowledging her significant contributions to the Europe I Regional Group. 🌟 The EG would also like to extend our gratitude to FIU Malta and their dedicated team for organizing this meeting and providing members the invaluable opportunity to gather in person. #EgmontGroup #FIUMalta #AML #CFT #EURegulations #SARs #FinancialIntelligence #RegionalCooperation #Networking #RegulatoryCompliance #EUFiUs Elżbieta Franków-Jaśkiewicz / May AlKhalifa / Mohammed Shahid Ahmed / Jérôme Beaumont Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Latvia Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) Malta

📢 We are pleased to announce the upcoming ECOFEL Certification Program Workshop, taking place on January 28, 2025, during the 2025 Egmont Group Working and Regional Group Virtual Meetings. 👉 Financial crime continues to evolve, posing significant challenges to global financial systems and economic stability. As efforts to combat financial crime advance, the need for standardized, high-quality training for Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) has never been greater. The ECOFEL Certification Program offers a comprehensive learning framework, combining fundamental knowledge, practical application, and a globally recognized certification, ensuring FIUs are well-equipped to meet international AML/CFT obligations with confidence. 💡 This workshop offers a unique chance to explore the latest updates on the ECOFEL Certification Program, designed to strengthen FIUs worldwide in combating financial crime. Participants will gain insights into the curriculum, preview an interactive course demo, and engage in discussions to ensure alignment of the program with FIU needs. ECOFEL looks forward to the valuable contributions and insights that will help ensure that the Certification Program makes a difference for FIUs! 🔗 Curious about the ECOFEL Certification Program? Explore our introductory videos in English, French, Russian, Arabic, and Spanish to see how we're shaping the future of FIU training: https://lnkd.in/gBs93XsC For more information, please contact: ecofel.info@egmontsecretariat.org #AML #CFT #FinancialIntelligence #CapacityBuilding #ECOFELCertificationProgram

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🎉 The 25th annual Working and Regional Groups (WG/RG) Meetings are taking place from January 27 to February 7, 2025. Over 800 Egmont Group (EG) representatives and international partners will be participating virtually. 🌐 The Egmont Group facilitates information exchange, knowledge sharing, and cooperation among member Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) to combat money laundering (ML), related offences, and terrorist financing (TF). 🤝 “This year’s virtual meetings bring together dedicated participants to discuss crucial topics for our member FIUs,” says Chair Elżbieta Franków-Jaśkiewicz. 📊 The Group's initiatives are driven by four Working Groups focusing on information exchange, membership support, policy procedures, and technical training. Additionally, the Regional Groups play a crucial role in promoting development, cooperation, and the exchange of expertise at a regional level. 📅 Delegates are navigating two busy weeks, collaborating on key projects including enhancing international cooperation, revising information exchange principles, increasing FIUs' effectiveness in asset recovery, and tackling illegal proceeds from environmental crimes. Among the topics of discussion are: ·      Enhancing effective international cooperation, in collaboration with FATF, INTERPOL, and UNODC. ·      Revising the Egmont Group Principles for Information Exchange between FIUs by IEWG and PPWG. ·      Increasing FIUs’ effectiveness in asset recovery. ·      Addressing illegal proceeds from environmental crimes. ·      Developing an IT tool to automate the analysis of questionnaires. ·      Updating new ML/TF risks, trends, and methods identified by FIUs. ·      Providing forums for Egmont Group Observers to update on their activities. ·      Enhancing communication within Working and Regional Groups. ·      Facilitating discussions on IT strategies and new technology in FIUs. ·      Working on training courses to facilitate information exchange and knowledge creation, including establishing an electronic library and a repository of trainers. ·      Preparing for the 31st Plenary and the 30-year celebration of the Egmont Group in Luxembourg, including thematic discussions. ·      Conducting workshops related to the ESW and ECOFEL Certification Program. ·      Discussing the Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) research project in the MENA and WCA regional groups. 💡 The EG extends its gratitude to all FIUs and participants. The success of our initiatives relies on the cooperation and commitment of all members and partners. Together, we strengthen our information-sharing networks to address global challenges effectively. #Collaboration #AML #CFT #EGFIU2025Event #EgmontGroup #FIU #FinancialIntelligence   Elżbieta Franków-Jaśkiewicz / May AlKhalifa / Mohammed Shahid Ahmed / Jérôme Beaumont

📝 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗜𝗨𝘀 Registration link: https://cvent.me/Bq2mVN Registrations for the 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 are open! The Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units and TATWG in collaboration with the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) Malta will host an international training symposium on 𝗩𝗔𝗦𝗣𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 in #Malta between the 8-10 April 2025. Registrations for other non-FIU NCAs will open at a later date. Stay tuned to Egmont's and FIAU's LinkedIn pages for more updates. 📒Agenda Explore the daily breakdown of the VASPs Risk-Based Supervision Training Symposium agenda. Click on the link below to access the detailed agenda for each day: 🥂 Networking Drinks & Early Registration and 📅 Day 1: https://lnkd.in/gvwjZq66 📅 Day 2: https://lnkd.in/ejzP7phh 📅 Day 3: https://lnkd.in/gyAYEEsr 📨 Should you have any queries kindly contact us on vaspsymposium@fiaumalta.org #FIUs #VASPs

🌟 Exciting Job Opportunity Alert! 🌟   🌏 Work with the Egmont Centre of FIU Excellence and Leadership (ECOFEL) team for our FIU Certification Program! 🎓 Our eLearning program ensures that FIUs meet their pivotal role's requirements, both domestically and internationally.   🔍 We're seeking an Instructional Graphic Designer for a one-year contract (with possibility of extension) to create interactive eLearning experiences based on subject matter expert content.   💡The ideal candidate is creative, adaptable, and committed to delivering tangible results. You'll collaborate closely with the ECOFEL team to develop engaging online courses and programs that meet the highest instructional design and learning technology standards.   💻 If you're passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences and staying on the cutting edge of instructional design, we want to hear from you!   🎯 Apply now to work with our diverse international team and help shape the future of FIU training and development! 🚨 Interested candidates should submit their proposal, including a resume and cover letter, to careers@egmontsecretariat.org by January 31, 2025. For more information about this job ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ggR9Ws4U   #JobAlert #Careers #InstructionalDesigner #eLearning #JoinOurTeam #ECOFEL #EGMONTGROUP Financial Action Task Force (FATF) | INTERPOL | The World Bank | International Monetary Fund | International Association of Prosecutors | The Wolfsberg Group

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧! 🎉 🔗 Registration link: https://cvent.me/Bq2mVN Some key points to keep in mind when registering: ⚠️ Please note that registrations will be subject to manual approval. 👥 A maximum of two per FIU/National Competent Authority (NCA) will be accepted, to ensure sufficient capacity within the event. Any additional participants over the initial two will be placed on a “waiting list,” with their attendance confirmed at a later date. 📄 For any requirements of entry visas, Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) Malta can facilitate by sending you a personalised invitation which is required for the visa application and crossing EU external borders. 📅 Registrations open as follows: - 6th January onwards – FIU applicants - 18th February onwards – NCAs & FIU applicants 📌 Agenda Explore the daily breakdown of the VASPs Risk-Based Supervision Training Symposium agenda. Day 1: https://lnkd.in/gvwjZq66 Day 2: https://lnkd.in/ggR7-X45 Day 3: https://lnkd.in/gyAYEEsr

📢 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐀𝐒𝐏𝐬 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦! We encourage all Egmont Member FIUs to register, to secure a place at the event. Key reminders for registering: - Registrations will be subject to confirmation—please await confirmation via the email provided in your registration form. 📧 - A maximum of two participants per FIU/NCA will be accepted to ensure adequate capacity. Additional participants will be added to a waiting list, with confirmation provided later. 👥 - For any requirements of entry visas, FIAU Malta can facilitate by sending you a personalised invitation which is required for the visa. 📃 - A draft agenda will be published shortly. 📝 Any interested non-FIU National Competent Authorities may also book as follows: 📌 6th January onwards – FIU applicants only 📌 18th February onwards – Other Non-FIU NCAs & FIU applicants 📅Mark your calendars and get ready to register! 📅