The Information Exchange Working Group (IEWG) Vice-Chair, Yuval Rabin (FIU Israel), was pleased to contribute to the Conference of State Parties to UNCAC on December 16, 2025.
During the panel discussion, Yuval focused on two key aspects:
- The role of Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) in addressing corruption-related money laundering through virtual assets; and
- Egmont’s support to member FIUs through a secure web platform for information exchange and IEWG products.
Key Highlights
- Virtual assets introduce speed, anonymity, and global reach—but FIUs are adapting rapidly.
- Specialized crypto-investigation units, advanced blockchain analytics, and regulatory tools like the FATF Travel Rule are strengthening FIU capabilities.
- Cooperation is essential—internationally through the Egmont Group and domestically via public-private partnerships, including with Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs).
IEWG Resources Supporting FIUs
- Updated eCatalogue of regulated VASPs (now over 2,500 entries)
- Report on VA abuse for terrorist financing, outlining emerging typologies and best practices
Virtual Assets: Challenges & Path Forward
Virtual assets challenge us to innovate while reinforcing FIUs’ comparative advantage: access to cross-sectoral data, strategic analysis, and global connectivity.
Together, we continue to strengthen global AML/CFT efforts through collaboration, innovation, and shared expertise.
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