The National Bank of Moldova opened a two-day workshop titled “Increasing Role of Compliance in International Trade”, co-organised with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Argos Advisory, bringing international experts to Chisinau to discuss compliance and financial regulation issues relevant to cross-border trade. First Deputy Governor Vladimir Munteanu used the opening to underline the importance of meeting international standards and maintaining a strong compliance framework in a complex economic and geopolitical environment. The programme addresses risks linked to international sanctions, financial compliance regulation, and strategies to prevent illicit activities, including measures used in different jurisdictions. Munteanu also pointed to cooperation with the EBRD and other development partners as supporting transparency and integrity in Moldova’s financial market. The workshop continues on 22 January with deeper technical sessions including case studies on international sanctions, updates from the US Treasury on the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) programme, and analysis of trade-based money laundering risks.
National Bank of Moldova 2025-01-22
National Bank of Moldova opens compliance in international trade workshop with EBRD covering sanctions and trade-based money laundering
The National Bank of Moldova, with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Argos Advisory, launched a workshop on compliance in international trade, emphasizing international standards and a robust compliance framework. It covers risks related to international sanctions, financial compliance regulation, and strategies to prevent illicit activities, with contributions from the US Treasury on the Office of Foreign Assets Control programme.