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ABU DHABI (WAM)
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Global Network Secretariat Retreat (GNSR) was officially launched on Monday in Abu Dhabi, organised by the UAE National Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting Financing of Terrorism and Financing of Illegal Organisations Committee.
This landmark event, the first of its kind on a global scale, convenes senior officials from the nine FATF Style Regional Bodies alongside the FATF secretariat, for a distinguished three-day retreat.
During this time, experts will engage in-depth discussions on collaborative projects between international network secretariats, focusing on key areas such as typologies, risk assessments, training programs.
The retreat is being held with the support of the current Mexican presidency of the FATF, which aims to enhance the role of regional bodies in shaping global policies and promoting cohesion and integration across global networks.
This event underscores the UAE’s serious commitment and its pivotal role to strengthening global financial security and fostering international cooperation in the fight against financial crimes.
