AML/CFT WORKSHOP

The training workshop on AML/CFT and national risk assessment procedures for non-bank credit institutions, organized at the initiative of the General Prosecutor's Office's Department for Combating Economic Crimes and the Central Bank, was held at the Central Bank Tashkent Region branch.

The purpose of the workshop was to upgrade the skills of pawnshop management and staff responsible for compliance with internal AML/CFT controls and procedures in line with the revised FATF standards.

The workshop was attended by employees of 72 non-bank credit institutions (pawnbrokers and microcredit organizations) and the Department for Combating Economic Crimes.

During the meeting, the Department staff clarified the revised FATF AML/CFT requirements and the objectives of the application of a risk-based approach to the activities of non-bank credit institutions.

The workshop participants received answers to their questions while acknowledging the need to upgrade the skills of personnel responsible for compliance with internal controls and procedures.

General Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Uzbekistan