EBA statement on financial inclusion in the context of the invasion of Ukraine

April 28, 2022

28th April 2022 The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) would like to bring to your attention the fact that the European Banking Authority (EBA) has just published a statement on financial inclusion in the context of the invasion of Ukraine. The purpose of the statement is to ensure that both financial institutions and supervisors make […]

*FULLY BOOKED* Seminar on Beneficial Ownership Obligations and Tax-Related Money Laundering

April 20, 2022

20th April 2022 Date: 6th May 2022Time: 08:30 – 16:30 Location: The Xara Lodge, Sqaq Taċ-Ċawla, Triq it-Tiġrija, Ir-Rabat, RBT 5320Fee: €110CPE Hours: Not Applicable Any assessment of how a jurisdiction complies with international and European requirements in the area of anti-money laundering and the counter funding of terrorism is influenced by the particular economic […]

SMB FAQs on the ban imposed on Russian-flagged vessels from entering European Ports

April 18, 2022

18th April 2022 The FIAU would like to bring to your attention the fact that the Sanctions Monitoring Board (SMB) has published guidance in the form of FAQs, due to the sanctions imposed on Russia, focusing on the ban imposed on Russian-flagged vessels from entering EU Ports. This Guidance Note can be found on the SMB […]

SMB Guidance Note concerning Sanctions imposed on Russia

April 13, 2022

13th April 2022 The FIAU would like to bring to your attention the fact that the Sanctions Monitoring Board (SMB) has updated the “Guidance Note on the Imposition of EU Sanctions concerning Restrictive measures in Respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine”.   In addition, the SMB has also […]

Publication of a Guidance Note on the Money Laundering Reporting Officer

April 6, 2022

6th April 2022 One of the main topics about which the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) receives questions is that of the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).  In replying to these questions, the FIAU has gained insight into how certain requirements raise difficulties and it has been required to clarify how they are to be […]

Compliance with Beneficial Ownership Obligations by Company Service Provider

March 30, 2022

30th March 2022 The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) is issuing the following communication to subject persons to provide details on Company Service Providers and the thematic review of 2021 to assess their level of compliance with beneficial ownership obligations.