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.
Event Details
- Date
- October 14-16, 2025
- 3 days
- Location
- Virtual
- Audience
- Heads of investigations and disciplinary departments, regulators, legal experts, and professional accountants.