The training seminar was held from July 28 to 30, 2026 at the National Bank of Tajikistan's Training Center in Guliston to enhance the skills of banking system employees in combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (AML/CFT/PWMD).
The seminar was attended by 35 representatives of credit financial institutions operating in the Sughd region, including OJSC Orienbank, State Unitary Enterprise SB Amonatbank, OJSC Bank Eskhata, OJSC Tavhidbank, CJSC Investment and Credit Bank of Tajikistan, CJSC Aktiv Bank, CJSC Arvand Bank, CJSC Spitamen Bank, CJSC International Bank of Tajikistan, OJSC Alif Bank, State Unitary Enterprise Sanoatsodirotbank, CJSC Dushanbe City Bank, CJSC Vasl Bank, CJSC Imon International, LLC FINCA, LLC MATIN, LLC Moliya, LLC Azizi-Moliya and LLC OKSUS.
The training was held in accordance with the program of Training and Methodology Center, Financial Monitoring Department of the National Bank of Tajikistan, with the participation of department representatives.
The seminar addressed the requirements of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) international standards, the role of credit institutions in their implementation, and Tajikistan's preparation for the third round of mutual evaluation.
Participants also exchanged views on improving internal processes and increasing the effectiveness of regulatory compliance.
During the practical part of the seminar, which focused on sharing experiences, representatives of CJSC Dushanbe City Bank delivered their presentation on their internal control system in the field of AML/CFT/PWMD.
Furthermore, according to the training program, the shortcomings of credit institutions in this area, which are regularly identified during general audits, were discussed.
At the end of the seminar, all participants received certificates of course completion.
Also, at the request of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Tajikistan, training on AML/CFT/PWMD was conducted on July 30, 2026, for state notaries and representatives of public associations operating in the Sughd region.
During the training, the requirements of the FATF recommendations regarding the activities of public associations were reviewed and discussed, as well as issues related to improving the system for notaries to submit reports to the authorized body.
It should be noted that conducting such training events is important for enhancing the knowledge and professional skills of specialists from government agencies and the private sector, as well as for strengthening the national system for combating the legalization (laundering) of proceeds from crime, the financing of terrorism, and the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
Financial Monitoring Department
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03.08.2026
