07/06/2010
Head of QFIU appointed as Asia Representative
H.E Sheikh Ahmed bin Eid Al Thani, Head of Qatar Financial Information Unit, was unanimously appointed by HoFIUs as
07/05/2010
The 18th Egmont Group Plenary PRESS RELEASE
At the closing of the 18th Egmont Group Plenary held in Colombia from 27/6-1/7 2010 press conference was held and the press release attached hereof was issued
07/04/2010
QFIU signed a number of Memoranda of Understanding
On the margin of the 18th Plenary Meeting of the Egmont Group held in Columbia from 27/3/2010 to 1/7/2010 AD, Qatar Financial Information Unit, represented by H.E Sheikh Ahmed Bin Eid Al Thani, signed a number of Memoranda of Understanding
07/01/2010
18th Plenary Session of the Egmont Group
A delegation of Qatar Financial Information Unit, presided over by H.E Sheikh Ahmad bin Eid Al Thani, participated in the 18th Plenary Session of the Egmont Group, held in Columbia from 27/6/2010-1/7/2010.
06/22/2010
Publication of the 2009 FIU Annual Report
The Financial Information Unit has the pleasure to announce the publication the 2009 FIU Annual Report on its website
06/17/2010
Fahad Bin Faisal: Giant Strides to Fight against Money Laundering
Following an 18-month intensive review of Qatar’s legislative framework on anti-money laundering and combating financing of terrorism (AML/CFT)
06/14/2010
Symposium on the Effective Enforcement of the new AML/CFT Law in Qatar
Under the patronage of the National Anti Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Committee (NAMLC), the Commercial Bank of Qatar hosted on Sunday
06/06/2010
QFIU’s Plan to Introduce the New AML/CFT Law
In its endeavors to ensure the effective enforcement of the new Law No.(4) of 2010 on Combating Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing, the FIU held many induction meetings
05/24/2010
Meeting with the Minister of Justice, H.E Mr. Hassan Bin Abdulla Al Ghanim at the Ministry of Justice
H.E Sheikh Ahmed bin Eid Al Thani, head of the Financial Information Unit, met yesterday with the Minister of Justice, H.E Mr. Hassan Bin Abdulla Al Ghanim
05/19/2010
Meeting with the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Qatar Financial Centre (QFC)
H.E Sheikh Ahmed bin Eid Al Thani, head of the Financial Information Unit, met on Tuesday 18/5/2010, Mr. Philip Thorpe, Chairman and CEO of Qatar Financial Centre
05/09/2010
Meetings of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) in Tunisia
The delegate of the Financial Information Unit is back from Yasmine Hammamet, Tunisia, after attending MENAFATF meetings
04/29/2010
Guide to Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing STR
04/29/2010
Qatari-Lebanese Higher Joint Committee holds Meeting /Signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Lebanon
The Qatari- Lebanese Higher Joint Committee held a meeting in Beirut yesterday, at the Government Palace (Grand Serail), chaired by H.E. Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor Al-Thani and Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri
04/22/2010
The Qatari Cabinet approved the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding
The Qatari Cabinet approved in its ordinary meeting held on 21/4/2010 the signing of two Memoranda of Understanding
04/12/2010
Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with SOCA
Qatar Financial Information Unit (QFIU) has signed a memorandum of understanding with UK Serious & Organized Crime Agency (SOCA) in the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Fahad bin Faisal Al Thani, Deputy Governor of Qatar Central Bank
03/29/2010
Participation in the Leadership Committee’s Meeting for the AML/CFT Program
H.E. Sheikh Fahad bin Faisal Al-Thani, the Deputy Governor of Qatar Central Bank and the President of the National AML/CFT Committee, participated along with H.E. Sheikh Ahmad bin Eid AL-Thani
03/21/2010
National Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Committee
On 18 March, 2010, a new accomplishment on the AML/CFT scopes in Qatar was made, namely through the ratification of a new law
03/14/2010
Second Workshop on the National ML/TF Risks
The National Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing, in association with the Financial Information Unit and in cooperation with the International Monetary Fund, organized the second workshop on "the National ML/TF Risks", from 9-3/11/2010
03/07/2010
Participation in Egmont Group's Meetings and Signing a Memorandum of Understanding in Mauritius
A delegate of the Financial Information Unit (FIU) participated in the meeting o f the Egmont Group’s committee and work groups, held from 2/28 – 3/4/2010
02/28/2010
Participation in the Training Session of the Countries Undertaking to Perform the Assessment
The President of the Financial Information Unit (FIU) took part in the workshop organized by the MENAFATF between 22-26 February, 2010 in Beirut, Lebanon, in association with the International Monetary Fund, which is considered a training session for the for the countries undertaking the assessment of the FSAP
02/19/2010
NAMLC Announcement
Qatar’s National Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Committee (NAMLC) today welcomed the findings of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) following its recent review of the country’s Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) arrangements. NAMLC emphasised its commitment to ensuring that Qatar’s AML/CFT framework meets all FATF requirements and reflects the highest international standards.
02/17/2010
Signing the Memorandum of Understanding between the Qatari Financial Information Unit and its UAE Counterparts
On the margin of the 1st mutual plenary for the FATF and the MWNAFATF, held in the UAE from 15-19 February, 2010.
02/16/2010
Participation of the Financial Information Unit in the 1st Mutual Plenary of the FATF and the MENAFATF
A delegate of the National AML/CFT Committee participated in the mutual plenary between the FATF and the MENAFATF, held in the UAR from 15-19 February, 2010 AD.
02/11/2010
Workshop on "Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating Terrorist Financing
Qatar National Bank hosted a workshop on "Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating Terrorist Financing (CTF)", in cooperation with the National Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Committee (NAMLC)
02/10/2010
Meeting with the executive vice president of the Qatar Financial Center
Sheikh Ahmad bin Eid Al Thani, the head of the Financial Information Unit, met on Tuesday, 9/02/2010, with Qatar Financial Center Executive Vice President Mr. Michael J. Ryan
02/07/2010
The Qatari Cabinet reviewed a number of topics regarding the combating Money laundering and Terrorism Financing
The Qatari Cabinet reviewed in its meeting held on 4/2/2010 a number of topics regarding the combating Money laundering and Terrorism Financing. The first tabled topic in the agenda was the general plan drawn up by the Qatar National Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Committee
02/04/2010
Risk -based approach to Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
The Qatar National Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Committee organized a workshop to discuss the risks related to Money Laundering and Terrorism financing
01/28/2010
The Qatari Cabinet approved the draft law on combating money laundering
The Qatari Cabinet approved in its ordinary meeting held on 27/1/2010 the draft law on combating money laundering
01/12/2010
Workshop on Money Laundering/Terrorism Financing Indicators and Trends
Under the patronage of the Qatar National Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Committee and in cooperation with the Financial Intelligence Unit in Qatar, the Middle East & North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) organized a workshop on "ML/TF Indicators and Trends" on 10-11 January 2010
12/28/2009
Combating money Laundering
The FIU presented a lecture on "Combating money Laundering" in Qatar University, Faculty of Law in response to the invitation of the faculty of Law's students club.
11/22/2009
MOU between Qatar & Japan to Exchange AML/CFT Information
Qatar Financial Information Unit (QFIU) Releases a Press Statement upon the Signature of a Memorandum of Understanding with Japan Financial Intelligence Center (JAFIC) for the Exchange of Information on Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
11/15/2009
10th MENAFATF Plenary
The 10th MENAFATF Plenary was held in the Republic of Lebanon during 9–11 November 2009 and was attended by a delegation from the National AML/CFT Committee headed by H.E. Brigadier-General Abdullah Salem Al-Ali
10/25/2009
Egmont Working Group & Committee Meeting
A delegation from Qatar National Anti Money Laundering Committee (NAMLC) and Qatar Financial Information Unit (QFIU) attended the Egmont Working Group & Committee Meeting held in Kuala Lumpur
10/18/2009
first plenary of the 21st session of the Financial Action Task Force
Qatar Financial Information Unit participated as part of the National AML/CFT Committee’s delegation in the first plenary of the 21st session of the Financial Action Task Force
10/11/2009
Meeting with the Head of the UK FIU
H.E. the Head of Qatar Financial Information Unit met, in London, Mr. Ian Cruxton, Deputy Director of the Serious Organized Crime Agency , and Mr. David Thomas the Head of the UK FIU
08/31/2009
Visit of H.E. the Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs
The Head of the Financial Information Unit and member of the National Committee, accompanied by the International Monetary Fund Adviser to the State of Qatar visited H.E. Sheikh Nasser bin Mohamed Al Thani
08/24/2009
IMF Consultant Visit
Within the framework of the existing partnership between the State of Qatar and the International Monetary Fund in the field of combating money laundering and terrorist financing
07/05/2009
A delegation from the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) Visits Doha
A delegation from SOCA chaired by a representative from the Agency visited the QFIU on Thursday 02/07/2009
06/28/2009
Third FATF Plenary Meeting
The Head of the Financial Information Unit (FIU) attended, along with the delegation of the State of Qatar, the third FATF
06/18/2009
Publication of the 2008 FIU Annual Report
The Financial Information Unit has the pleasure to announce the publication of the following documents on its website
06/17/2009
Students Honored at Ahmed Bin Mohammed Military College
Students Honored at Ahmed Bin Mohammed Military College
HE Sheikh Fahad Bin Faisal Al Thani, Deputy Governor and Chairman of the National AML/CFT Committee honored on Wednesday 17/6/2009 two students from Ahmed Bin Mohammed Military College
06/11/2009
Meeting with HE the Chairman of Customs and Ports General Authority
HE the Head of the Financial Information Unit visited HE Mr. Ahmad Bin Ali Al Mohannadi
06/01/2009
17th Egmont Group Plenary
At the closing of the 17th Egmont Group Plenary held in Qatar from 24-28 May, 2009, a press conference was held and the press release attached hereof was issued
06/01/2009
Action plan to Prepare the Follow-up Report
Upon the adoption of the Mutual Evaluation Report of the State of Qatar submitted by the International Monetary Fund to the regional and international AML/CFT working groups, the State of Qatar should, in accordance with the recommendations stated in the Report,
05/17/2009
Draft Memorandum of Understanding on the Provision of Technical Assistance by the International Monetary Fund
The weekly Cabinet meeting held on May 13th, 2009 approved a draft memorandum of understanding between Qatar and the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
05/17/2009
Qatar Contributes to the AML/CFT Trust Fund
His Excellency the Prime Minister & Minister of Foreign Affairs approved, on 7/4/2009 Qatar’s $2 million US Dollars contribution to finance the AML/CFT Trust Fund established by the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
05/11/2009
Sixth Gulf-European Seminar on Combating Terrorist Financing
A delegation from the AML/CFT National Committee presided over by Brigadier-General Abdullah Salem Al-Ali, Vice-Chairman and Coordinator and accompanied by Sheikh Ahmed Bin Eid Al Thani, Head of FIU and representatives of other concerned
03/30/2009
Visit of the Vice-President of the Federal Bank of New York
The Vice-President of the Federal Bank of New York, Mr. Jonathan Polk, visited the State of Qatar in March 2009.
During his recent visit, Mr. Polk held a meeting, on Thursday 26/03/2009, with HE Sheikh Fahad Bin Faysal Al Thani, Deputy Governor and Chairman of the National AML/CFT Committee
03/25/2009
Sheikh Ahmed Bin Eid Al Thani Participates in a Seminar
Sheikh Ahmed Ben Eid Al Thani, Head of QFIU, participated, along with a number of specialists from QFIU in the seminar entitled “The efforts exerted by the State of Qatar in the AML/CFT field”
03/15/2009
Meeting with H.E. Sheikh Fahed Bin Jassem Bin Mohamed Al Thani
A delegation from the National AML/CFT Committee presided over by H.E. Sheikh Fahed Bin Faysal Al Thani, Deputy Governor and Chairman of the Committee held a meeting with H.E. Sheikh Fahed Bin Jassem
03/15/2009
Meeting with Executive Secretary of the MENFATF
H.E. Sheikh Ahmad Bin Eid Al Thani, Head of FIU, received at his office on Tuesday 10/03/2009 Mr. Adel Al Kolaish
03/02/2009
Participating in the FATF meeting
The Qatar FIU alongside the National Anti Money Laundering & Terrorism Financing Committee participated in the second plenary meeting of the twentieth session of the Financial Action Task Force "FATF".
03/02/2009
The new annual report for the year 2008
QFIU is now preparing to issue its annual report for the year 2008.
03/01/2009
The official launching of the QFIU All-New website
The Qatar Financial Information Unit Celebrates today the official opening of its new website.
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