Arab Banking Compliance Forum 2025 (ABC 2025): Securing International Confidence
February 19 @ 8:00 am - February 20 @ 3:00 pm
Location: Baghdad – Iraq
Date: February 19-20, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM till 3:00 PM
Overview
The Iraq Banking Compliance Forum 2025 stands as a crucial initiative aimed at addressing the unique challenges and opportunities facing Iraqi banks in their quest to restore and secure international confidence. As global financial institutions and regulatory bodies demand higher standards of compliance, Iraqi banks must align with international regulations, including U.S. Treasury requirements, AML/CFT frameworks, and sanctions policies. This forum provides a timely platform to navigate these pressing issues.
Through expert insights, case studies, and collaborative dialogue, the forum will equip participants with strategies to enhance compliance frameworks, strengthen anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) practices, and address the reputational and operational challenges associated with sanctions and blacklisting.
As Iraqi banks strive to rebuild trust and reestablish their role within the global financial system, this forum will focus on actionable solutions tailored to the Iraqi banking sector. It will delve into the critical steps required to meet international expectations, secure correspondent banking relationships, and position Iraq as a reliable and compliant financial hub.
With a carefully curated agenda, this forum is an essential event for decision-makers and stakeholders committed to reshaping the future of Iraq’s banking sector and restoring its global standing.
This forum is more than an event—it is a strategic initiative to assist Iraqi banks toward compliance excellence, secure their international credibility, and ensure their integration into the global financial system.
Topics Discussed Day 1: Restoring Confidence and Building Global Partnerships
1. Enhancing Compliance Frameworks for Global Financial Integration 2. Navigating Complex Regulatory Environments: U.S. and International Compliance Requirements 3. Reinforcing AML/CFT Practices in Challenging Environments 4. Best Practices in Correspondent Banking Relationships 5. Compliance Challenges in Iraq: A Collaborative Approach to Overcoming Barrier
Day 2: Future-Ready Compliance Strategies for Iraqi Banks
1. From Risk to Resilience: Building Sustainable Compliance Practices 2. Addressing Sanctions and Blacklisting: A Path Toward Remediation and Recovery 3. Leveraging Technology for Compliance Efficiency 4. Building Regional and International Alliances for Compliance Success 5. The Way Forward: Establishing a Compliance Roadmap for Iraqi Banks
Overview
Topics Discussed
Day 1: Restoring Confidence and Building Global Partnerships
1. Enhancing Compliance Frameworks for Global Financial Integration
2. Navigating Complex Regulatory Environments: U.S. and International Compliance Requirements
3. Reinforcing AML/CFT Practices in Challenging Environments
4. Best Practices in Correspondent Banking Relationships
5. Compliance Challenges in Iraq: A Collaborative Approach to Overcoming Barrier
Day 2: Future-Ready Compliance Strategies for Iraqi Banks
1. From Risk to Resilience: Building Sustainable Compliance Practices
2. Addressing Sanctions and Blacklisting: A Path Toward Remediation and Recovery
3. Leveraging Technology for Compliance Efficiency
4. Building Regional and International Alliances for Compliance Success
5. The Way Forward: Establishing a Compliance Roadmap for Iraqi Banks
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