The Egmont Group used the 70th MONEYVAL Plenary in Strasbourg to brief delegates on recent updates to its Charter aimed at strengthening Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) independence and autonomy, and to flag a set of trainings planned for 2026. The 2026 programme includes sessions on international exposure of FIUs (Tanzania), virtual asset regulation and investigation (Cyprus), and international cooperation (virtual, in partnership with IAP), alongside ongoing improvements to Egmont’s training resources. The Plenary also heard a Europe II region-endorsed project, presented by Edgar Lopez (FIU Gibraltar) and developed with FIU Azerbaijan, reviewing Financial Action Task Force and MONEYVAL Mutual Evaluation Reports against Immediate Outcome 2, Immediate Outcome 6, and Recommendations 29 and 40 to identify strengths, weaknesses, and regional training needs, with a focus on FIU–law enforcement cooperation and the effective use of financial intelligence. Next steps centre on delivery of the identified 2026 trainings.
Egmont Group 2025-12-19
Egmont Group highlights Charter changes to bolster FIU autonomy and outlines 2026 training agenda at MONEYVAL Plenary
The Egmont Group briefed delegates at the 70th MONEYVAL Plenary on updates to its Charter to enhance Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) independence and outlined a 2026 training program covering international FIU exposure, virtual asset regulation, and international cooperation. A Europe II region-endorsed project was also presented, reviewing Financial Action Task Force and MONEYVAL reports to identify regional training needs, focusing on FIU-law enforcement cooperation and effective financial intelligence.