Date: June 10, 2025
Location: Falkensteiner Hotel, Bratislava, Slovakia
Organizer: Central and Eastern European Banking Association (BACEE)

Main topics:
The new EU regulatory framework on AML: Discussion of the 6th AML Directive, the creation of the AML Authority (AMLA) and the role of the European Banking Authority (EBA).
Cryptocurrencies and virtual assets: A study of the regulation of crypto asset markets (MiCA) in the EU and new risks of money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/TF).
FIU Round Table: The role and expanded powers of Financial Intelligence Units (FIU) in combating illicit financial flows.
Compliance Trends in 2025: New regulatory challenges, artificial intelligence management, and the evolution of the role of compliance officers in digital banking.
Sanctions and fraud risk management: Recent EU and US sanctions, practical examples of circumvention of sanctions and strategies to minimize the risks of financial fraud.
Networking: Opportunities for communication with compliance professionals from Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia during coffee breaks and the final cocktail reception.
Why is it worth a visit?
The conference provides a unique platform to gain up-to-date information on the rapidly changing landscape of AML and compliance, share best practices, and explore innovative solutions such as RegTech and AI-powered tools. The program includes expert sessions, round tables moderated by Istvan Lendjel, Secretary General of BACEE, and the AML & Compliance Award ceremony.

Who would benefit?

Compliance officers and managers
Representatives of financial intelligence units
Professionals of banks and financial institutions
To innovators in the field of RegTech and fintech
Experts in the field of regulation and law
Registration: Starts at 08:15 Central European time. Don't miss the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and establish connections with industry leaders!

Details are available on the official BACEE website or from the organizers.

Join us in Bratislava to shape the future of AML and compliance together!