01.04.2024 11:16
Seminar for businesses “New functions of the FIU – the matter of sanctions”
The seminar was organised with the support of the EEA grant under the project “Improvement of staff knowledge in combating money laundering in Latvia” (No. EEZ/FID/2021/6). Information on the EEA Financial Instrument: www.eeagrants.lv. Working together for secure and competitive Europe! In order to inform businesses of the practical changes that will take place in the field of sanctions implementation from April this year, e.g. what sanctions matters will be under the responsibility of the Financial Intelligence Unit of Latvia (FIU), what information will be available on the sankcijas.fid.gov.lv website, how to obtain an authorisation to apply the exemptions provided for in the sanctions regulations, on 20 March, FIU Latvia organised a practical seminar for businesses under the title “New functions of FIU Latvia – the matter of sanctions”. The seminar was attended in person by around 30 representatives from various businesses, financial institutions and their associations, and viewed remotely by around 320 viewers. Workshop presentation in Latvian language is available for download here.
