The National Bank of Moldova took part in a practical workshop on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) focused on the challenges, risk and resilience facing financial institutions, with the head of its AML/CFT unit, Gheorghe Badia, stressing the growing importance of compliance requirements. Organised by Crowe Moldova in partnership with AmCham Moldova, the event aimed to promote dialogue between regulators and the financial industry and discussed recent AML/CFT legislative changes in the Republic of Moldova, practical challenges in implementing compliance rules, AML risk assessment and management processes, the role of operational resilience in preventing illicit activity, and the implementation of secondary regulations and their implications. The central bank also reiterated its commitment to ongoing engagement with the business community on meeting regulatory expectations.
National Bank of Moldova 2025-05-16
National Bank of Moldova highlights increasing AML/CFT compliance expectations at industry workshop
The National Bank of Moldova attended a workshop on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing, emphasizing compliance. Organized by Crowe Moldova and AmCham Moldova, the event covered recent legislative changes, compliance challenges, and operational resilience's role in preventing illicit activities. The central bank reaffirmed its commitment to engaging with the business community to meet regulatory expectations.