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Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing in Estonia

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Estonia has established a robust system of prevention to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, involving multiple authorities and institutions.

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)

The FIU plays a key role in monitoring money laundering activities and collecting information on suspicious transactions. It receives information from various sources, including:

  • Finantsinspektsioon
  • Estonian Tax and Customs Board
  • Other state and local government institutions

Under an injunction, individuals can also provide information to the FIU regarding suspected money laundering or terrorist financing activities.

Ministry of Finance and National Coordination System

The Ministry of Finance is responsible for the overall legislative background and coordination of the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing. The Government Commission for the Prevention of Money Laundering was established in 2006 to:

  • Set up a national coordination system
  • Ensure cooperation between authorities and institutions involved in combating money laundering

Finantsinspektsioon’s Role in Preventing Money Laundering

Finantsinspektsioon, as the financial supervisory authority, plays a crucial role in preventing money laundering through its monitoring of financial institutions. It is responsible for ensuring that:

  • Banks and other financial institutions have effective risk management systems in place to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing

International Cooperation

Estonia also participates in international efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing by being a member of:

  • Financial Actions Task Force (FATF)
  • MONEYVAL
  • European Banking Authority (EBA)
  • European Central Bank
  • Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS)

These organizations set standards and guidelines for preventing money laundering and terrorist financing, which Estonia implements through its national legislation. The country’s participation in these organizations helps to ensure that it remains up-to-date with best practices and maintains cooperation with other countries in the fight against financial crime.

Conclusion

Estonia’s efforts to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing are comprehensive and involve multiple authorities and institutions working together to achieve a common goal.