Egmont Group launches Phase II of its project to boost FIUs’ role in asset recovery, focusing on stronger asset-freezing powers, cooperation, advanced intelligence tools, and private-sector partnerships

by | Oct 2, 2025

The report highlights that while many FIUs possess the legal authority to freeze assets, challenges persist in effectively utilizing these powers, especially in cross-border contexts. Key findings include the necessity for enhanced international cooperation, the...

EC’s Next-generation FIU.net equips FIUs and Europol with a cutting-edge IT solution, enabling faster, more efficient information exchange and cross‑matching of information to combat ML/TF and corruption

by | Feb 4, 2025

Criminals and terrorists are adaptable and quick to use new technologies to abuse the financial system, launder their illicitly obtained assets and finance their malicious activities. It is therefore important to ensure that competent authorities, such as the national...