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Malta Hosts Global Financial Intelligence Unit Meetings: Over 400 Representatives Gather from Around the World

The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) of Malta has successfully hosted its annual Working and Regional Group Meetings, bringing together over 400 representatives from around the globe to share expertise and intelligence in combating money laundering, associated predicate offences, and terrorist financing.

Event Highlights

  • The event took place from January 29 to February 2, 2024, in St. Julian’s, Malta
  • Representatives from international partners, observers, and Egmont Group members attended the meeting
  • Delegates worked on key projects and initiatives, including:
    • Implementing the 2022-2027 EG strategy
    • Reviewing FIU candidate memberships
    • Identifying training and technical assistance needs
    • Exploring relevant risk themes such as asset recovery and sanctions evasion
    • Reviewing operational policy and strategic issues
    • Discussing leveraging new technology to advance information exchange

Egmont Group’s Role

As the global organization responsible for facilitating information sharing among financial intelligence units (FIUs), the Egmont Group plays a crucial role in strengthening cooperation among its member states. “The Working and Regional Groups are essential in achieving our goal of improving information-sharing mechanisms to combat money laundering, associated predicate offences, and terrorist financing,” said Mrs. Elżbieta Franków-Jaśkiewicz, Interim Chair of the Egmont Group.

Malta’s Welcome

The FIAU Malta expressed its delight in welcoming international partners to the island nation. “Malta is proud to host this important gathering, which brings together experts from around the world to share knowledge and expertise,” said Alfred Zammit, Director of the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU).

Future Plans

The Egmont Group is grateful to countries that host its meetings and plenaries, and thanks the FIAU Malta for its hospitality. The organization also looks forward to its Annual Plenary, which will be hosted by the French Financial Intelligence Unit (TRACFIN) in the spring of 2024.

About the Egmont Group

With over 170 members worldwide, the Egmont Group is a leading international organization dedicated to combating money laundering and terrorist financing through the sharing of expertise and intelligence.