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Iceland’s Central Bank Hosts Conference on Anti-Money Laundering Regulations

The Central Bank of Iceland recently hosted a conference on anti-money laundering and terrorist financing regulations at the Grand Hótel in Reykjavík, bringing together domestic and foreign experts to discuss various aspects of measures against money laundering and terrorist financing.

Conference Topics

  • Supervisory aspects
  • Purposed amendments in the European Union
  • Law enforcement standpoint

Speakers

  • Unnur Gunnarsdóttir, Deputy Governor for Financial Supervision at the Central Bank of Iceland
  • Olena Loboiko, policy officer at the European Commission
  • Endija Springe, policy expert at the European Banking Authority
  • Petra Vriend, Head of Department, Supervision Financial Crime, at De Nederlandsche Bank
  • Grímur Grímsson, Chief Superintendent at the Reykjavík Metropolitan Police

Conference Agenda

The conference kicked off with opening remarks by Governor Ásgeir Jónsson. The agenda included:

  • Presentation by Unnur Gunnarsdóttir on measures against money laundering and terrorist financing from a supervisor’s standpoint
  • Presentation by Olena Loboiko on the upcoming changes in the European AML/CTF legal framework
  • Presentation by Endija Springe on the latest developments in the EU related to AML/CTF
  • Presentation by Petra Vriend on data-driven AML/CTF supervision
  • Presentation by Grímur Grímsson on the need and ability to launder criminal profits

Discussion and Networking

Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions during each presentation, followed by a cocktail reception for all guests. The conference provided a platform for experts to share their knowledge and experiences, and for attendees to network and discuss the latest developments in anti-money laundering and terrorist financing regulations.

Conclusion

The conference concluded with closing remarks by Governor Ásgeir Jónsson of the Central Bank of Iceland. The event was a successful platform for discussing the importance of effective anti-money laundering and terrorist financing regulations in preventing serious and organized crime.