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Multi-country exchange of experience on the risk-based anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism supervision of financial institutions

Sep 21, 2023Benedict GeppertEvents

On 21-22 September 2023, the Council of Europe’s Economic Crime and Cooperation Division, in cooperation with the European Commission Directorate General for Structural Reform Support (DG REFORM) and the Croatian authorities, held a multi-country Conference “Ensuring an effective risk-based Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) supervision of financial institutions”, in Split, Croatia. The…

Training on conducting strategic analysis for the Bulgarian Financial Intelligence Unit

Jul 6, 2023Benedict GeppertEvents

The Council of Europe Economic Crime and Cooperation Division (ECCD) is supporting Bulgarian Financial Intelligence Directorate under the State Agency for National Security (FID-SANS – Bulgarian Financial Intelligence Unit) with strengthening their anti-money laundering and countering the terrorist financing (AML/CFT) capacities in conducting operational and strategic analysis. In this regard, following a two-day training on…

How to identify and avoid investment scams: tips from corporate investment expert Julia Pogasiy

May 20, 2023Benedict GeppertInterview

In the modern world, where investments have become so accessible and diverse, it can be difficult to distinguish between legitimate and fraudulent opportunities. Unfortunately, this results in many people losing a lot of their money to scammers who promise high returns but don’t deliver on their commitments. Therefore, it is very important to know how…

Does the potential for corruption in the mining sector threaten a just energy transition?

Apr 20, 2023Benedict GeppertNews

Minerals are a critical part of the solution in the global shift towards a low-carbon economy. But a mining boom presents a multitude of corruption risks that could harm communities and the environment. Governments, the private sector and other stakeholders must act now to make sure the fight against climate change doesn’t have collateral damage.…

The EU Artificial Intelligence Act and its Human Rights Limitations

Apr 10, 2023Benedict GeppertHuman rights

At the end of 2022, the Council of the European Union adopted its common position or ‘general approach’ to the proposed Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), paving the way for a vote on the legislation in the Committees of the European Parliament in April 2023. The Act stands to be the world’s most significant piece of…

Renewable energy: MEPs strike deal with Council to boost use of green energy | News

Mar 30, 2023Benedict GeppertNews

MEPs and the Swedish Presidency of the Council informally agreed to raise the share of renewables in the EU’s final energy consumption to 42.5% by 2030, under the revision of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED). Member states should strive to achieve 45%. The legislation will also speed up procedures to grant permits for new renewable…

First green light given to the reform of EU asylum and migration management | News

Mar 28, 2023Benedict GeppertNews

With 47 votes in favour, 17 against, and 1 abstention, MEPs adopted their position on the proposed update of the EU asylum and migration management regulation. The adopted text amends criteria to determine the EU country responsible for examining an application for international protection (the so-called Dublin rules), in particular regarding the introduction of established…

Round Table ‘A New Security Paradigm for Financial Institutions’

Mar 25, 2023Benedict GeppertEvents

In the past year, the complexity of securing financial institutions and the need to develop a new paradigm has grown exponentially. Rapid technological change and evolving threats have challenged conventional security measures, rendering them obsolete. Furthermore, in light of growing geopolitical tensions, ensuring security has become a top priority. The financial sector is confronted with…

‘We have found institutional racism, misogyny and homophobia in the Met’: Baroness Casey Review

Mar 24, 2023Benedict GeppertHuman rights

A few days ago, the final report of an independent review into the standards of behaviour and internal culture of the Metropolitan Police Service (Met) was published. The review was conducted by Baroness Dame Louise Casey following the rape and murder of Sarah Everard by a police officer in 2021. The scope of the review was…

EU leaders insist eurozone banking sector stable

Mar 24, 2023Benedict GeppertNews

EU leaders and the head of the European Central Bank (ECB) scrambled on Friday (24 March) to reassure the markets that the eurozone banking sector is resilient and able to withstand shocks, after European bank shares plunged. Germany’s Deutsche Bank shares nosedived by more than 13% as the lender faced surging costs to cover credit…