Financial Crime World

Title: Leading Experts Convene in Estonia for Financial Crime Conference: AML Challenges, CTF Topics, and Money Laundering Investigations

Estonia’s Annual Financial Crime Conference: A Platform for Collaboration

In February 2023, Tallinn, Estonia, plays host to an esteemed gathering of international financial crime experts. The annual Financial Crime Conference organized by the Estonian Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), attracts renown consultants, heads of financial intelligence units, representatives of leading blockchain platforms and monitoring solutions, banking industry leaders, and Estonian institutions.

Matis Mäeker, the head of the Estonian Financial Intelligence Unit, shares his excitement for this year’s event:

“The conference offers a unique platform for us to exchange experiences and knowledge in the field of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF).”

Insights from the MONEYVAL Report

Mäeker also noted the valuable insights gained from the recently published MONEYVAL report in January 2023. The report highlighted areas for improvement in Estonia regarding cooperation between public offices and the private sector. Moreover, this year’s conference features professionals focused on addressing these challenges:

“That’s why we’ve invited professionals who deal with the system as a whole.”

Conference Agenda: AML, CTF, Money Laundering Investigations, and Confiscation

The Financial Crime Conference schedule includes:

  1. Day 1: Open to both public and private sectors (AML Challenges within the private sector)
  2. Day 2: Restricted to Estonian law enforcement and related public authorities (Money laundering investigations and confiscation of assets)
  3. Parallel session: Restricted to judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement officials (Money laundering and confiscation)
  4. Day 3: Open to everyone (CTF Topics)

Stefan Casella, a former Federal Prosecutor from the United States, will lead the money laundering and confiscation session.

Estonia’s Commitment to Combating Financial Crime

The Estonian Financial Intelligence Unit celebrates its second year as an independent government agency under the Ministry of Finance. This establishment is an essential step in Estonia’s ongoing commitment to preventing financial crime and ensuring financial security.

For more information on the conference program, visit: https://fiu.ee/programm