State Financial Monitoring Service of Ukraine https://www.fiu.gov.ua/ /en/pages/dijalnist/funkcional/news/derzhfinmonitoring-do-peremogy-ukraini-razom-02-06-2023.html News 2023-06-02 12:45:00   /en/pages/dijalnist/funkcional/news/predstavniki-ukrajini-berut-uchast-u-65-mu-plenarnomu-zasidanni-MONEYVAL.html During 22-26 May 2023, the representatives of Ukraine, headed by the SFMS, are participating in the meetings of the Working group on Evaluations and the 65th MONEYVAL Plenary meeting, which take... News 2023-05-25 09:55:00 During 22-26 May 2023, the representatives of Ukraine, headed by the SFMS, are participating in the meetings of the Working group on Evaluations and the 65th MONEYVAL Plenary meeting, which take place in Strasbourg (French Republic). During the Plenary meeting the following issues are discussed: - adoption of the Mutual Evaluation Reports of North Macedonia and Romania; - adoption of the follow-up reports within the 5th round of Mutual Evaluation of Albania and Slovenia; - planning and sequencing for the 6th Round of mutual evaluations; - adoption of the MONEYVAL report on Money laundering risks in the world of virtual assets and their service providers; - follow-up to the Declaration of Ministers and high-level delegates of the member States and territories of MONEYVAL and MONEYVAL Strategy on anti-money laundering, combating the financing of terrorism and proliferation financing (2023-2027), etc. During the Plenary meeting, negotiations are held with MONEYVAL member countries and observers. International partners are provided with information on the operation of the national AML/CFT/CPF system in the context of the aggressive war of the Russian Federation (RF) against Ukraine. Ukraine has confirmed compliance with all international obligations in the field of financial monitoring taking into account the objective circumstances of the functioning of the anti-legalization system. Reference: On March 16, 2022, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe decided to exclude RF from the Council of Europe and, accordingly, from the MONEYVAL, as a working body of the Council of Europe. Taking this into account, the RF is not taking part in these meetings. On October 13, 2022, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe adopted a resolution declaring the Russian regime as a terrorist one. On November 23, 2022, the European Parliament adopted a resolution recognizing Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism. On April 25, 2023, the Declaration of Ministers and high-level delegates of the member States and territories of MONEYVAL was approved, which condemned the continued aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine and confirmed full support for Ukraine and its people. /en/pages/dijalnist/funkcional/news/proxodit-mizhnarodna-konferencziya-nadnaczionalna-ta-naczionalna-sistemi-pvkftfrzmz-vikliki-ta-perspektivi.html From April 27 to 28, 2023, the international conference: «Supranational and national AML/CFT/CPF systems: challenges and prospects» organized by the State Financial Monitoring Service of Ukraine is... News 2023-04-27 16:39:00 From April 27 to 28, 2023, the international conference: «Supranational and national AML/CFT/CPF systems: challenges and prospects» organized by the State Financial Monitoring Service of Ukraine is being held with the support of the project «Strengthening financial monitoring system preparedness to fight money laundering and financing of terrorism treats» within the framework of the Support Program of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) for Ukraine and in cooperation with the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative in Ukraine (EUACI). Representatives of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, the Secretariat of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, the State Financial Monitoring Service of Ukraine, the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, the National Bank of Ukraine, the National Securities and Stock Market Commission, the Asset Recovery and Management Agency, the Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries, the National Agency on Corruption Prevention, the State Tax Service of Ukraine, the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, the Supreme Court of Ukraine, law enforcement agencies, as well as representatives of professional organizations of the reporting entities, the public sector and scientists, in total more than 300 participants are taking part in the international conference. This event is of high relevance and practical benefit for representatives of the public and private sectors involved in increasing the effectiveness of the functioning of the national AML/CFT/CPF system in Ukraine and contributes to strengthening cooperation with our international partners. International AML experts, in particular, the MONEYVAL Chair, leading international experts, representatives of the UN, the OSCE and the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative in Ukraine (EUACI) are also participating in the event. This event is dedicated to discussing the specifics of the implementation of anti-legalization legislation, taking into account the results of the third round of the National AML/CFT/CPF Risk Assessment, modern challenges and the determination of strategic priorities for the further evolution of the response system to relevant threats, including under conditions of military aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. The international conference is being held in a hybrid format, which also involves the presence of participants in Zoom format. ________________________________________ /en/pages/dijalnist/funkcional/news/sxvaleno-strategiyu-MONEYVAL-na-2023-2027-roki-ta-deklaracziyu-visokogo-rivnya-shhodo-prioritetiv-MONEYVAL.html On April 25, during the High-Level Meeting of MONEYVAL held in Warsaw, the Republic of Poland, with the participation of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine and the State Financial Monitoring Service... News 2023-04-26 14:00:00 On April 25, during the High-Level Meeting of MONEYVAL held in Warsaw, the Republic of Poland, with the participation of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine and the State Financial Monitoring Service of Ukraine, the MONEYVAL Strategy for 2023-2027 and the High-Level Declaration on MONEYVAL priorities were approved. These documents outline the political and practical visions and role of MONEYVAL in AML/CFT/CPF activities for the next 5 years, within the framework of which the ministers of MONEYVAL member states and territories responsible for anti-money laundering policies have committed to improving the effectiveness of their regimes to prevent and combat money laundering, the financing of terrorism and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The SFMS, as an authority responsible for cooperation with MONEYVAL, was directly involved in the development and processing of the draft Strategy and Declaration and made suggestions to their content. In particular, in the Declaration (clause 3), ministers and high-level delegates of MONEYVAL member states and territories joined in strongly condemning the continued aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine and confirmed their full support for Ukraine and its people. The support of development of further proportionate legal response to the aggression was expressed. The grand corruption risks emanating from the top officials of the Russian regime and their organised crime links with Russian business elites was noted. Ministers and high-level delegates of MONEYVAL member states and territories call on states to take any possible further actions as appropriate for the seizure and confiscation of assets of sanctioned individuals and entities and those identified as the proceeds of unlawful conduct. The Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) view that the Russian Federation’s actions run counter to the FATF core principles aiming to promote security, safety, and the integrity of the global financial system and that they also represent a gross violation of the commitment to international cooperation and mutual respect which is required to implement and support the FATF Standards was supported. The concerns of the FATF on the reports of arms trade between the Russian Federation and United Nations sanctioned jurisdictions, and malicious cyber-activities emanating from Russia was shared. Ministers and high-level delegates of MONEYVAL member states and territories joined the FATF call upon jurisdictions to remain vigilant of threats to the integrity, safety and security of the international financial system arising from the Russian Federation’s war against Ukraine. As Ihor Cherkaskyi, the Head of the State Financial Monitoring Service of Ukraine, noted: “The declaration is another strong political signal at the level of the Council of Europe regarding the Russian Federation’s violations of its obligations. At the same time, it is the first official document of the ministers and high-level delegates of MONEYVAL member states and territories, and its positions in the AML/CFT/CPF area will be taken into account in our work with our partners with the FATF regarding the identification of risks and threats posed by the Russian Federation”. Ukraine, as a member of the MONEYVAL, will continue to actively participate in the implementation of the approved strategic documents. The MONEYVAL Strategy for 2023-2027 and the High Level Declaration are published on the official MONEYVAL website at https://www.coe.int/en/web/moneyval/strategy-and-workplan.  _____________________________________ /en/pages/dijalnist/funkcional/news/derzhfinmonitoring-bere-uchast-u-zustrichi-visokogo-rivnya-MONEYVAL.html In the period from April 24 to 25, 2023, the SFMS together with the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, with the support of the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office – Project... News 2023-04-25 14:00:00 In the period from April 24 to 25, 2023, the SFMS together with the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, with the support of the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office – Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine, participate in the High-Level meeting of MONEYVAL, which is held in Warsaw, the Republic of Poland. During the Meeting, it is planned to approve the MONEYVAL Strategy for 2023-2027 and the High-Level Declaration on the MONEYVAL’s priorities for this period. With the support of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, the SFMS took an active part in the preparation of the texts of both documents. The mentioned documents outline the political and practical visions and role of MONEYVAL in AML/CFT/CPF actions for the next 5 years. The MONEYVAL Strategy for 2023-2027 and the High-Level Declaration will be publicly available after their approval during the Ministerial meeting on April 25 and publication on the MONEYVAL official website. Ukraine, as a member of MONEYVAL, will continue to actively participate in the implementation of the above-mentioned strategic documents, and will also continue to take measures to further isolate the Russian Federation in the area of financial monitoring and its sanctioning. ______________________________________________________ /en/pages/dijalnist/funkcional/news/Informuvannya-pro-rezultati-roboti-derzhfinmonitoringu-za-I-kvartal-2023-roku.html The State Financial Monitoring Service of Ukraine (SFMS), as the financial intelligence unit of Ukraine, under wartime takes enhanced practical and organizational measures to counteract to... News 2023-04-19 09:30:00 The State Financial Monitoring Service of Ukraine (SFMS), as the financial intelligence unit of Ukraine, under wartime takes enhanced practical and organizational measures to counteract to legalization (laundering) of the proceeds from crime, financing of terrorism and financing of proliferation of the weapons of mass destruction, which are based on the implementation of: -          the Law of Ukraine “On Prevention and Counteraction to Legalization (Laundering) of the Proceeds from Crime, Financing of Terrorism and Financing of Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction”, acts of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine; -          Main Directions of the Development of the Prevention and Counteraction to Legalization (Laundering) of the Proceeds of Crime, Terrorist Financing and Financing of Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction System in Ukraine for up to 2023 and Action Plan for Their Implementation (Order of the CMU of 12.05.2021 No. 435-r); -          The SFMS Strategic Development Programme for up to 2024; -          The SFMS Activity Priorities for the period of Martial Law, approved by the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine. This work is carried out in coordination with national and international partners in terms of taking effective practical steps, including those of an international legal nature, in order to impose effective sanctions on the actions of a terrorist state. On the official website of the SFMS, continuing the work started after imposition of wartime, key statistical data on the work of the financial intelligence unit in the international and domestic arena has been publishing on a weekly basis. Collection and processing of information During the 1st quarter of 2023, the SFMS received from the reporting entities 311 141 reports on financial transactions, subject to financial monitoring, including: - 26 935 suspicious financial transactions (activities) reports; - 283 468 threshold transactions reports; - 33 threshold and suspicious transactions (activities) reports; - 705 reports on the request for financial transactions monitoring. Analytical research In the 1st quarter of 2023, the SFMS sent 307 referrals to law enforcement agencies (including 154 case referrals and 153 additional case referrals), in particular to: - the National Police bodies – 99 referrals (including 74 case referrals and 25 additional case referrals); - the Security Service of Ukraine – 87 referrals (including 46 case referrals and 41 additional case referrals); - the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine – 50 referrals (including 12 case referral and 38 additional case referrals); - the prosecutors’ offices – 31 referrals (including 6 case referrals and 25 additional case referrals); - the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine – 28 referrals (including 12 case referrals and 16 additional case referrals); - the State Bureau of Investigation – 12 referrals (including 4 case referrals and 8 additional case referrals). In these referrals, the sum of financial transactions that may be related to legalization of the proceeds and commission of a criminal offense amounted to UAH 22.6 billion. In the 1st quarter of 2023, the amount of financial transactions suspended by the State Financial Monitoring and blocked funds was UAH 1.3 billion. Currently, the main activity of the SFMS is the detection of financial transactions and persons associated with the financing of terrorism/separatism and military aggression by the Russian Federation (RF) and the Republic of Belarus (RB) against Ukraine (including the activities of sabotage and intelligence groups; collaborative activities; public calls by persons to change or overthrow the constitutional order or change the boundaries of the territory or state border of Ukraine; persons subject to sanctions). Thus, in the 1st quarter of 2023, the SFMS sent 72 such materials to law enforcement agencies (including 41 case referrals and 31 additional case referrals) in particular: -          39 referrals (including 11 case referrals and 28 additional case referrals) on the persons included in the annexes to the decisions of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, enacted by Decrees of the President of Ukraine; -          27 referrals (including 25 case referrals and 2 additional case referrals) on financial transactions of persons who may be associated with military aggression of the RF with the assistance of the RB against Ukraine and collaborative activities; -          5 referrals (including 4 case referrals and 1 additional case referrals) on other financial transactions of persons related to terrorism/separatism/sanctions; -          1 referral on persons or related persons that are subject to restrictive measures (sanctions) applied by other countries. Within the framework of international cooperation on information exchange, as well as the identification and suspension/freezing of assets belonging to persons who organize, ensure and provoke the conduct of an aggressive war of the RF against Ukraine, and other persons, the SFMS carries out constant analytical work, within the framework of which, in particular, submitted 22 requests to 19 financial intelligence units of foreign countries. Joint analytical researches are ongoing. In addition, a representative of the SFMS participates in the operative group Task Force to identify and seize assets belonging to persons who organize, support and provoke the RF’s aggressive war against Ukraine, both in Ukraine and abroad, for the purpose of their further transfer to the state budget of Ukraine to rebuild its destroyed infrastructure. Financial investigations regarding the facts of laundering of proceeds from corruption, embezzlement and misappropriation of public funds and property was not overlooked by the SFMS. Thus, in the 1st quarter of 2023, the SFMS sent to law enforcement agencies 56 referrals (14 case referrals and 42 additional case referrals), that are related to the suspicion of corruption, in particular: - the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine – 50 referrals (12 case referral and 38 additional case referrals); - the Security Service of Ukraine – 5 referrals (2 case referral and 3 additional case referrals); - the State Bureau of Investigation – 1 additional case referral. In these referrals, the amount of financial transactions that may be related to legalization of the proceeds and commission of a criminal offense was UAH 4.7 billion. Cooperation with financial monitoring entities and public In the framework of cooperation with the private sector, the SFMS continues testing the exchange of information with the reporting entities by means of the Information and Telecommunication System “Electronic Cabinet of the Financial Monitoring System”, implemented with the support of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative in Ukraine (EUACI). Thus, the SFMS resumed testing the exchange of information with banking institutions using the formats, specified in Resolution of the National Bank of Ukraine of August 26, 2022 No. 193. At the same time, during the period of martial law, the SFMS enhanced cooperation with the public. Therefore, on 29 March 2023, the fourth meeting of the Public Council under the SFMS took place. During the meeting, the representative of the SFMS informed attendees about the implementation by the SFMS in 2022 of the state policy in the area of prevention and counteraction to legalization (laundering) of the proceeds from crime, financing of terrorism and financing of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, under martial law. In addition, for the implementation of part two of Article 36 of the Law of Ukraine of December 06, 2019, No. 361-ІХ “On prevention and counteraction to legalization (laundering) of the proceeds from crime, financing of terrorism and financing of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction”, the SFMS submitted report on the state of  prevention and counteraction to legalization (laundering) of the proceeds from crime, financing of terrorism and financing of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction for 2022 (hereinafter – Report) to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. The Report contains information on the results of the activities of participants of the national anti-legalization system for 2022, taking into account the armed aggression of the RF against Ukraine. International events The SFMS published a breakdown of risks posed by the RF to Global Financial Security and the World Order. This scheme demonstrates the nature of the destructive impact of the terrorist war waged by the RF against Ukraine, and shows the location, role and actions of key institutions that ensure Global Financial Security and World Order. Its analysis makes it possible to draw parallels between violations by the RF of the Geneva Conventions and other special conventions under the mandate of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and FATF Recommendations. The war crime of the RF has a devastating effect (red lines) on the World Order and Global Financial Security, the purpose of which is to protect human rights (including ensuring the financial security of states, international associations, unions, and mere human). The breakdown also includes examples of some international organizations that excluded the RF from their membership. The competence of these organizations does not include the fight against the financing of terrorism or money laundering, but in relation to the issue of the RF, they acted decisively and preserved their reputation and trust among members. Cooperation with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) During the 1st quarter of 2023, there was a constant exchange of information between the SFMS and the FATF regarding the situation in Ukraine related to the full-scale invasion of the RF. Thus, on 17 January 2023, the SFMS prepared and sent, through the MONEYVAL Committee, another appeal to Co-chairs of the FATF/ICRG with materials to assess the RF’s criminal actions violating its commitments within the FATF and entry into the ICRG procedures. On 1 February 2023, another appeal was submitted to the FATF President Mr. Raja Kumar with a call to FATF regarding the consolidation of efforts and the adoption of consensus decisions regarding the termination of the RF’s membership in the FATF and the inclusion of the RF in the list of jurisdictions subject to a call of actions. In addition, in cooperation with partners from the public and private sectors, the SFMS prepared a new video appeal to the FATF describing the terrorist risks that the RF poses to the international financial system. This video appeal was published on the page of the SFMS on the YouTube social network. Subsequently, in the period from 20 to 24 February 2023, the SFMS, with the support of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative in Ukraine (EUACI) project, took part in the regular Plenary meeting and meetings of relevant FATF working groups held in Paris (French Republic). As a result of consideration of the issue of imposing sanctions against the RF, the FATF adopted the relevant Statement, which was published on the FATF official website. FATF reiterated its deepest sympathies for the needless loss of life, suffering, and destruction caused by the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. FATF strongly condemns the aggression war waged by the RF against Ukraine. Over the past year, the RF has intensified its inhumane and brutal attacks targeting public critical infrastructure. FATF is also deeply concerned by the reports of arms trade between the RF and United Nations sanctioned jurisdictions, and malicious cyber-activities emanating from the RF. The FATF stated that the actions of the RF unacceptably ran counter to the FATF core principles aiming to promote security, safety, and the integrity of the global financial system. They also represented a gross violation of the commitment to international cooperation and mutual respect upon which FATF Members have agreed to implement and support the FATF Standards. Considering the above, the FATF has decided to suspend the membership of the RF. The RF remains accountable for its obligation to implement the FATF Standards. Following the Statements published in March, April, June and October 2022, the FATF reiterates that all jurisdictions should be alert to possible emerging risks from the circumvention of measures taken in order to protect the international financial system and take the necessary measures to mitigate these risks. The work of SFMS and partners in this direction is ongoing. Cooperation with the Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures and the Financing of Terrorism (MONEYVAL) The SFMS processed the drafts of the Declaration of Ministers and High-level delegates of MONEYVAL and the MONEYVAL Development Strategy for the period 2023-2027, which are planned to be considered during High-Level Meeting in Warsaw (Republic of Poland) in April this year. There was also communication with the MONEYVAL Secretariat regarding work issues. Cooperation with Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units (EG) The SFMS continues to take measures to exclude the RF from the EG on an ongoing basis. Thus, another appeal was sent to the EG regarding the violation of the principles of the EG by the FIU of the RF in January this year. In the period from January 31 to February 1 2023, a representative of the SFMS took part in the meetings of the MSCWG of the Egmont Group (Dakar, Republic of Senegal). Other international activities of the financial intelligence On 16 January 2023, on the official website of the Conference of the Parties to Convention on Laundering, Search, Seizure and Confiscation of the Proceeds from Crime and on the Financing of Terrorism (Warsaw Convention), a decision following the Plenary Session (15-17 November 2022), where a representative of the SFMS took part virtually, was published. In accordance with this decision, the RF, in particular, was deprived of the right to vote on any issues, which do not concern the statutory functions, to perform the functions of rapporteur, coordinator, head of a delegation representing the Conference. Moreover, representatives of the SFMS took part: -          in the training on conducting investigations in the area of virtual assets as part of the project “Innovative policy solutions to mitigate money laundering risks of virtual assets”, which took place on 27-29 March 2023 in Vienna (Republic of Austria); -          in the FATF seminar on Non-conviction Based Confiscation, held virtually on 29 March 2023. ___________________________________   /en/pages/dijalnist/funkcional/news/shhodo-publichnogo-zvitu-golovi-derzhfinmonitoringu-za-2022-rik.html Pursuant to Article 45 of the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service” and Typical Procedure for Public Reporting of the Head of the Executive Body, approved by Order of the National Agency of Ukraine on... News 2023-04-14 10:00:00 Pursuant to Article 45 of the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service” and Typical Procedure for Public Reporting of the Head of the Executive Body, approved by Order of the National Agency of Ukraine on Civil Service of 20.12.2016 No. 277 and registered with the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine on 11 January 2017 under No. 28/29896, taking into account the imposition of the martial law in Ukraine and the consequences of its introduction, the materials of the Public report of the Head of the State Financial Monitoring Service of Ukraine Igor Cherkaskyi for 2022 are presented. These materials highlight the activities of the SFMS in the implementation in 2022 of the state policy in the area of prevention and counteraction to legalization (laundering) of the proceeds from crime, terrorist financing and financing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, under martial law. Since 24 February 2022, the Russian Federation (RF) has been waging a full-scale armed aggression (bloody war) against Ukraine, threatening the statehood of Ukraine and its territorial integrity. Taking into account martial law, the SFMS promptly corrected and adapted its activity priorities in the shortest possible time and, using all the necessary resources, immediately joined the protection of the national financial system from the actions of the Russian occupiers and their supporters. This work was carried out both at the international and domestic levels. Thus, due to the active participation of the SFMS, the RF membership in the FATF and the Egmont Group was significantly limited, the RF was excluded from the MONEYVAL, and the observer status in the APG was terminated. We also appealed to 215 financial regulators of other countries regarding the implementation of preventive measures regarding business from the RF. As part of national interagency activities, the SFMS last year prepared and submitted to law enforcement agencies more than 800 referrals on suspicious transactions for more than UAH 55 billion. Financial transactions in the amount of more than UAH 8 billion on 1 776 accounts of collaborators and other persons were blocked, almost 300 cases of suspicion of treason were investigated. In addition, in 2022, the State Financial Monitoring Service accomplished a regular (third) National Risk Assessment, conducted a regular typological study, and ensured further training of AML/CFT specialists on the basis of the Academy of Financial Monitoring. As part of public relations, the SFMS’s official website and social media pages provided weekly updates to civil society on the results of the SFMS’s activities during martial law, as well as quarterly reports on the results of its work. Separately, at a meeting of the Public Council of the SFMS (29 March 2023), members of civil society were informed in detail about the implementation of the state policy in 2022 by the SFMS in the field of prevention and counteraction the legalization (laundering) of proceeds of crime, terrorist financing and financing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction under martial law. The SFMS, together with national and international partners, with the support of the private sector, continues to take enhanced and comprehensive measures with the aim of further economic isolating the RF in the international arena and to take proactive steps in this direction to the complete Victory of Ukraine over the enemy. The materials of the Public report are available on the official website of the SFMS in the section Activity / Functions / Activity reports / 2022.   Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!   _____________________________ /en/pages/dijalnist/funkcional/news/chlenstvo-rosiji-u-FATF-prizupineno-rezultati-plenarnogo-zasidannya-FATF-za-uchasti-derzhfinmonitoringu.html During February 20-24, the SFMS, with the support of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative in Ukraine (EUACI) project, participated in the FATF Working groups meetings and the Plenary meeting, which took... News 2023-02-24 13:30:00 During February 20-24, the SFMS, with the support of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative in Ukraine (EUACI) project, participated in the FATF Working groups meetings and the Plenary meeting, which took place in Paris, French Republic. During the Plenary meeting, a number of issues related to the global AML/CFT/CPF measures taken by the FATF and its members have been discussed, namely: -         Working groups’ activity reports (ICRG, GNCG, RTMG, ECG); -         application of sanctions to the RF by the FATF; -         mutual evaluation reports of Indonesia and Qatar; etc. As a result of considering the imposing sanctions on the RF, the FATF issued a relevant Statement, which is posted on its official website. The FATF reiterated its deepest sympathies for the needless loss of life, suffering and destruction caused by the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. The FATF strongly condemns the war of aggression waged by the RF against Ukraine. Over the past year, the RF has intensified its inhumane and brutal attacks targeting public critical infrastructure. The FATF is also deeply concerned about reports of arms trade between the RF and countries against which the UN Security Council has applied sanctions and cyber-attacks that took place from the territory of the RF. The FATF stated that RF’s actions unacceptably run counter to the FATF core principles aiming to promote security, safety, and the integrity of the global financial system. They also represent a gross violation of the commitment to international cooperation and mutual respect upon which FATF Members have agreed to implement and support the FATF Standards. Considering the above, the FATF has decided to strengthen sanctions against the RF suspending its membership. At the same time, the RF must fulfil its obligations regarding the implementation of the FATF Standards. Following the statements issued in March, April, June and October 2022, the FATF reiterates that all jurisdictions should be alert to possible emerging risks from the circumvention of measures taken in order to protect the international financial system and take the necessary measures to mitigate these risks. After the FATF Plenary meeting, the Head of the State Financial Monitoring Service of Ukraine, Igor Cherkaskyi, noted: «The international community in the face of the FATF is significantly increasing its pressure on the RF. The RF’s membership in the FATF is suspended. The aggressor country must bear responsibility for all the horrors that the peaceful civilians of Ukraine are suffering from and for the war’s colossal negative impact on the entire global financial system and security. We conveyed the reasoned position of Ukraine in this regard to the delegations of the FATF member countries. International partners have confirmed their continued support for Ukraine and focusing efforts on finding consensus to promote more rigorous decisions». The SFMS continues to take measures to further isolate the RF in the area of financial monitoring and imposing sanctions. /en/pages/dijalnist/funkcional/news/derzhfinmonitoring-zabezpechuje-pidgotovku-do-chergovogo-zasidannya-FATF.html In the period from 20 to 24 February 2023, the SFMS (according to the quota of the MONEYVAL Committee of the Council of Europe  and with the support of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative in... News 2023-02-13 11:00:00 In the period from 20 to 24 February 2023, the SFMS (according to the quota of the MONEYVAL Committee of the Council of Europe  and with the support of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative in Ukraine (EUACI) project) will take part in the Plenary meeting and meetings of the relevant FATF working groups, which will be held in Paris, France. During the meetings, it is planned to consider a number of issues regarding the current state of affairs, as well as global initiatives in the area of preventing money laundering, terrorist financing, and the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. In this context, it is important for Ukraine to discuss the issues of imposing sanctions on the RF, based on the RF’s violations of its obligations within the FATF, caused by an unprovoked, bloody, aggressive war against Ukraine. In this regard, the Head of the SFMS Igor Cherkaskyi in February 2023 once again personally addressed President of the FATF, Mr. Raja Kumar, with strong arguments why the membership rights of the RF  should be reviewed, and the RF itself should be excluded from the FATF. Moreover, in cooperation with partners from the public and private sectors, the SFMS prepared a New Video Appeal to the FATF describing terrorist risks that the RF poses to the international financial system. This new material, along with the: - Previous Video Appeal to the FATF (prepared for the October FATF meeting); - Public Appeal of the Head of the SFMS to the FATF in order to include the Russian Federation (RF) in the “black list” and exclude it from the membership in this organization; - Scheme of the RF’s negative influence on the World order and Global financial security, developed by the SFMS; - by the address of the Head of State Financial Monitoring Igor Cherkasky in the columns of  The Bloomberg Agency https://bloom.bg/3gkVddl  and The Washington Post https://wapo.st/3MPxJte etc., is an element of the public part of communication with the FATF to draw wide attention to the relevance of the issues raised. The SFMS is grateful to everyone who participates in this activity and supports us. Prior to the FATF meetings, we appeal to the leadership and FATF member-countries to consolidate efforts and make consensus decisions that would clearly demonstrate that the Russian terrorist regime is not capable of changing the established World order and the financing of terrorism will be suppressed.   Glory to Ukraine! /en/pages/dijalnist/funkcional/news/konferenciya-storin-cets-198-obmezhyla-u-pravah-rf.html On January 16, 2023, the decision following the results of the Plenary meeting (November 15-17, 2022), in which the representative of the State Financial Monitoring Service of Ukraine participated... News 2023-01-19 14:00:00 On January 16, 2023, the decision following the results of the Plenary meeting (November 15-17, 2022), in which the representative of the State Financial Monitoring Service of Ukraine participated on-line, was published on the official website of the Conference of the Parties to the Council of Europe’s Convention on Laundering, Search, Seizure and Confiscation of the Proceeds from Crime and on the Financing of Terrorism (Warsaw Convention). At the meeting, according to the agenda, a number of important issues have been considered, in particular on:         - implementation of the provisions of the Warsaw Convention by the State Parties;         - draft amendments to the FATF Recommendations 4 and 38;         - examples of practical application by State Parties of Article 10 of the Convention, etc. However, the consideration of the issue on application of sanctions against the Russian Federation (the RF) by the participants of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention was the most important for Ukraine. As a result, according to the published decision, the following limitations were applied to the RF:         - the RF shall not have the right to vote on any issues, which do not concern the statutory functions of the Conference;         - participation of the RF in the Conference sessions shall be online only;         - the RF shall not be allowed to chair the Conference of the Parties or any of its sub-committees or working groups, nor to be a member of the Bureau of the Conference of the Parties, nor to stand for election for any of these functions;         - the RF’s representative shall not be entrusted with any task of rapporteur, coordinator, head of a delegation representing the Conference of the Parties or anything equivalent. In addition, the participants of the meeting adopted amendments in the context of giving the President of the Conference the right to regulate the behaviour of the participants of the meeting, if they deviate from the topic of discussion, or relevant procedural restrictions. The SFMS, within its powers, will continue to take further measures in the context of imposing sanctions on the RF for its full-scale, unprovoked armed aggression (bloody war) against peaceful Ukraine. For reference: Conference of the Parties to the CETS 198 is a monitoring mechanism for verification the state of implementation by the State Parties of the Warsaw Convention provisions. .