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Interaction Program on goAML Operational Guidelines Held Successfully

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  • 2025 Mar Sun 17:24
Interaction Program on goAML Operational Guidelines Held Successfully
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Kathmandu, Nepal - The Nepal Bankers’ Association (NBA), in collaboration with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Nepal, successfully organized an interaction program focusing on recent amendments to the goAML Operational Guidelines and enhancing compliance standards for reporting entities. The event aimed to bring together key stakeholders to discuss changes in the goAML system and strengthen reporting mechanisms in line with regulatory requirements.

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Setting the tone for the program, NBA Executive Director, Mr. Anil Sharma, welcomed all representatives and extended his gratitude to FIU Nepal, UNODC delegates, and all participants for their presence. He encouraged attendees to actively engage with experts and utilize the platform to clarify concerns regarding compliance and reporting procedures.

During the program, FIU Nepal Head, Mr. Bashu Dev Bhattarai, provided an overview of the recent amendments to the goAML Operational Guidelines. He emphasized the necessity of improving compliance practices, enhancing reporting mechanisms, and strengthening financial monitoring to combat financial crimes in the evolving digital landscape. Additionally, he highlighted that the new developments in goAML would help reduce the workload for banking officials, streamlining reporting processes and improving efficiency.

A key session of the program was led by Mr. Ameen Safadi, Product Manager at the UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. With extensive experience in implementing goAML systems worldwide, he shared critical insights on best practices and the latest enhancements in the goAML system. His presentation covered the latest version of the system, introducing new features designed to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency. He explained the system’s functionality, the need for its advanced version, and the importance of using the correct reporting format, stressing that optimal results could only be achieved when financial institutions input data correctly.

The program saw active participation from over 75 representatives from various financial institutions, including commercial banks, development banks, finance companies, insurance companies, and the Infrastructure Development Bank. The event served as a significant platform for stakeholders to gain deeper insights into compliance regulations and technological advancements in financial monitoring, ensuring a more efficient and secure reporting system moving forward.

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