NEP: ADB Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program’s Countering Trade-Based Money Laundering Masterclass
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The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program’s Countering Trade-Based Money Laundering Masterclass is a specialized training for relevant personnel in banks, FIU, customs, and law enforcement agencies to equip them with practical skills in detecting, analyzing, and investigating TBML cases. At the same time, the two-day workshop aims to foster strategic partnerships between the public and private sectors in sharing knowledge and expertise, and in working together whether through formal or informal channels, to effectively detect and/or disrupt TBML. The Masterclass is part of the ongoing ADB-led pilot on enhanced TBML reporting which enables banks to provide more actionable intelligence to regulators and law enforcement agencies. Countries included in the pilot are: Bangladesh, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
The ADB TBML Masterclass in Nepal happening on 11-12 May 2023 in Kathmandu is jointly organized with the Financial Intelligence Unit - Nepal, a unit under the Nepal Rastra Bank (central bank). The ADB has engaged international subject matter experts to speak on relevant TBML topics, share best practices and tips, and facilitate interactive sessions during the workshop.
| Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 2023 | Opening Remarks | N/A |
Dr. Neelam Dhungana Timsina Deputy Governor Nepal Rastra Bank |
| 11 May 2023 | Welcome Message | (Materials will be uploaded after the event) |
Mr. Arnaud Heckmann Head, Portfolio Management Unit / ADB Nepal Resident Mission |
| 11 May 2023 | TBML Overview | (Materials will be uploaded after the event) |
Trainers: Mr. Nathan Lynch Mr. Gavin Coles |
| 11 May 2023 | ADB-led TBML STRs Pilot | (Materials will be uploaded after the event) | Catherine Estrada, TBML Project Co-Lead, ADB |
| 11 May 2023 | Power of Partnerships | (Materials will be uploaded after the event) | Trainers |
| 11 May 2023 | SARs/ STRs in Detail | (Materials will be uploaded after the event) | Trainers |
| 11 May 2023 | Case Study: Sanctions and Proliferation Financing | (Materials will be uploaded after the event) | Trainers |
| 11 May 2023 | Country-Specific TBML Risks and Mitigation | (Materials will be uploaded after the event) | Trainers |
| 11 May 2023 | Recap & Q&A | (Materials will be uploaded after the event) | Trainers |
| 11 May 2023 | Closing Message | N/A |
Mr. Dirgha Bahadur Rawal Director/Head, FIU-Nepal Ms. Catherine Estrada (ADB) |
| Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2023 | Opening Message & Context Setting | (Materials will be uploaded after the event) |
Trainers: Mr. Nathan Lynch Mr. Gavin Coles |
| 12 May 2023 | Case Studies Workshop #1 | (Materials will be uploaded after the event) | Trainers |
| 12 May 2023 | Best Practice Tips for FIU, Customs, & LEAs | (Materials will be uploaded after the event) | Trainers |
| 12 May 2023 | Case Study #2 - Cross-Border Threats | (Materials will be uploaded after the event) | Trainers |
| 12 May 2023 | Closing Session - Recap & Q&A | N/A |
Trainers Ms. Catherine Estrada, ADB Mr. Sworup Shrestha, FIU-Nepal |
| 12 May 2023 | Closing Remarks | N/A | Mr. Dirgha Bahadur Rawal, FIU- Nepal |