New trends and challenges in the AML/CFT field addressed at the AML Center 2026 Conference in Vilnius

A representative of the Office for Prevention and Fight against of Money Laundering participated in the annual AML Center 2026 Conference titled “The Hidden Battlefield: National Defense Begins With Finance”, organized by the Anti-Money Laundering Center of Excellence (AML Center), in partnership with the Bank of Lithuania, in Vilnius, Republic of Lithuania.

Participation in the event provided an opportunity for an extensive exchange of experience and knowledge with international experts, representatives of financial institutions, supervisory authorities, law enforcement agencies, and international organizations involved in the prevention and combating of money laundering and terrorist financing.

The conference agenda focused on the role of financial integrity in strengthening national security and state resilience amid current geopolitical challenges. During the sessions and panel discussions, participants addressed topics related to the implementation of international financial sanctions, prevention of sanctions evasion, risks associated with systemic financial crime, corruption, hybrid threats, as well as the use of virtual assets and new technologies for illicit purposes.

At the same time, discussions also covered the strengthening of cooperation between competent authorities and the private sector, information exchange, and the role of financial institutions in the early identification of suspicious financial activities.

The conference brought together international experts and practitioners in the field of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing, including representatives of financial supervisory authorities, banking institutions, law enforcement agencies, and international organizations, providing a platform for dialogue on emerging trends and challenges in the field of financial security.