The Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) is hosting the Virtual Inaugural Webinar Series from October 14 to 16, 2025, focusing on the official launch of the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Community of Practice (CoP). This event aims to advance AML compliance to safeguard transparency, trust, and sustainable economic growth across Africa.
Key topics include understanding the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards and the risk-based approach, strengthening AML/CFT oversight, and aligning global AML/CFT frameworks with regional realities. Sessions will feature insights from experts such as Scott Hanson, Director at IFAC, and Kateryna Boguslavska, Head of Financial Crime Risk at the Basel Institute on Governance.
The program offers practical training sessions, panel discussions, and opportunities for participants to engage with leading professionals in the field. Notable speakers include Meisie Nkau, CEO of AFROSAI-E, and Tanjit Sandhu Kaur, Financial Sector Specialist at the World Bank.
This webinar series is designed for heads of investigations and disciplinary departments, regulators, legal experts, and professional accountants seeking to enhance their understanding of effective AML processes and contribute to strengthening disciplinary systems across the continent.
Speakers(23)
Alta Prinsloo
Chief Executive Officer at Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA)
Alta Prinsloo has been the CEO of PAFA since 2020, bringing expertise in strategic planning, capacity building, and partnership development. She previously served as Deputy Director at the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC).
Ana Maria Ebong Uwah Galimah
Member, Accountancy Quality Advisory Group (AQAG) at Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA)
Ana Maria Ebong Uwah Galimah is a member of AQAG at PAFA, moderating panels on AML/CFT practices among African PAOs.
BOULAHDOUR Yassine
Council Member at ONEC Algeria
BOULAHDOUR Yassine is a Council Member at ONEC Algeria, sharing insights on strengthening AML/CFT capacity.
Benjamin Mbolonzi
Director at Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA)
Benjamin Mbolonzi is a Director at PAFA, involved in wrapping up daily sessions and summarizing key takeaways during the webinar series.
Den Surfraz
Vice President at Mauritius Institute of Professional Accountants (MIPA)
Den Surfraz is the Vice President of MIPA, moderating panels on strengthening AML/CFT capacity in Africa.
Egbo Jude Sunday
Council Member at Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
Egbo Jude Sunday is a Council Member at ICAN, sharing experiences on AML/CFT practices within African PAOs.
Eva N. Saiyuah
Manager Compliance and Regulation at Financial Reporting Centre, Kenya
Eva N. Saiyuah manages compliance and regulation at Kenya's Financial Reporting Centre, focusing on the role of Financial Intelligence Units in combating financial crime.
Farai Masabana
Member, Accountancy Quality Advisory Group (AQAG) at Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA)
Farai Masabana is a member of AQAG at PAFA, associated with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).
George Mokua
Chairman, Accountancy Quality Advisory Group (AQAG) at Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA)
George Mokua is the Managing Partner of Mokua Onwonga & Co., a medium-sized audit firm. He has served as Chairman of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and as a Board Member of PAFA.
Georgina Malombe
Council Member at Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
Georgina Malombe is a Council Member at ICPAK, discussing the role of PAOs, regulators, and academia in AML/CFT capacity building.
Henri FAIZI
Executive Secretary at ONEC RDC
Henri FAIZI serves as Executive Secretary at ONEC RDC, discussing the role of PAOs, regulators, and academia in AML/CFT capacity building.
Jasbine Heenaye
Vice President at Mauritius Institute of Professional Accountants (MIPA)
Jasbine Heenaye serves as Vice President at MIPA and has extensive experience in moderating discussions on aligning global AML/CFT frameworks with regional realities.
John Muvavarirwa
Principal Governance Expert at African Development Bank (AfDB)
John Muvavarirwa serves as Principal Governance Expert at AfDB, contributing to discussions on financial inclusion and AML/CFT.
Kateryna Boguslavska
Head, Financial Crime Risk at International Centre for Asset Recovery, Basel Institute on Governance
Kateryna Boguslavska leads the Financial Crime Risk division at the Basel Institute on Governance, specializing in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards and risk-based approaches to AML/CFT.
Madiou Soumare
Commission Member at ONECCA Senegal
Madiou Soumare serves as a Commission Member at ONECCA Senegal, discussing AML/CFT practices in the region.
Meisie Nkau
Chief Executive Officer at AFROSAI-E
Meisie Nkau is the CEO of AFROSAI-E, focusing on strengthening AML/CFT oversight through lessons from Supreme Audit Institutions.
Michele A. Wood-Tweel
Vice-President Regulatory Affairs at Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)
Michele A. Wood-Tweel is the Vice-President of Regulatory Affairs at CPA Canada, contributing to discussions on aligning global AML/CFT frameworks with regional realities.
Michelle Giddings
Head of AML and Operations at Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
Michelle Giddings oversees AML and operations at ICAEW, focusing on bridging gaps between global AML/CFT frameworks and regional implementations.
Mulenga Muteto Masuzyo
Deputy Chairman, Accountancy Quality Advisory Group (AQAG) at Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA)
Mulenga Muteto Masuzyo serves as Deputy Chairman of AQAG at PAFA and is affiliated with the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).
Scott Hanson
Director at International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)
Scott Hanson is a Director at IFAC, focusing on advancing the role of Professional Accountancy Organisations in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) initiatives.
Sulemani Nyakulinga
Senior Assistant Police Commissioner at National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA), Tanzania
Sulemani Nyakulinga is a Senior Assistant Police Commissioner in Tanzania, affiliated with NBAA, contributing to discussions on AML/CFT practices.
Tanjit Sandhu Kaur
Financial Sector Specialist at World Bank
Tanjit Sandhu Kaur is a Financial Sector Specialist at the World Bank, addressing the balance between financial inclusion and AML/CFT measures.
Walter Bhengu
Head of Stakeholder Engagement at South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)
Walter Bhengu leads stakeholder engagement at SAICA, contributing to discussions on AML/CFT capacity building.
Event Details
- Date
- October 14-16, 2025
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Audience
- Heads of investigations and disciplinary departments, regulators, legal experts, and professional accountants.