Estate of Mind: EFIUC 2023 Kicks Off with Renowned Speakers and Key Agenda Items

The Estonian Financial Intelligence Unit Conference 2023 (EFIUC 2023) was held last week from March 29, marking the second anniversary of the Unit’s establishment under the Ministry of Finance. The conference was presented in a hybrid format, gathering Estonian private and public sector professionals and international experts to discuss:

• Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) compliance
• Financial crime mitigation
• Boosting Estonia’s financial system’s stability

Speakers

The conference represented a diverse roster of elite speakers, including:

• Global consulting heavyweights
• Heads of Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs)
• Representatives from leading blockchain platforms and monitoring solutions
• Banking industry leaders

Yehuda Shaffer, a distinguished personality, acted as the conference moderator. He previously served as the Head of the Israel FIU and the Deputy State Prosecutor.

Agenda

The meticulously planned event schedule spanned over three days:

1. Public and private sectors - Day 1 primarily addressed the AML challenges the private sector faces.
2. Law enforcement and related public authorities - Day 2 was a dedicated space for Estonian law enforcement. They delved into the investigation of money laundering and asset confiscation. Former US Federal Prosecutor Stefan Casella led this parallel session, reserved exclusively for judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement officials.
3. CTF topics - Day 3 returned to an open format, covering diverse CTF topics.

Contact and More Information

If you’re interested in the full agenda for the Estonian Financial Intelligence Unit Conference 2023, download it here. For more information on the event, contact Õnne Mets, Communications Manager, at +372 5198 1225 or email. Stay up-to-date with the latest news and amendments by visiting the official conference website.