{"id":215589,"date":"2024-11-06T11:06:42","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T15:06:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=215589"},"modified":"2024-11-06T11:06:43","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T15:06:43","slug":"experts-join-forces-to-strengthen-financial-transparency-and-integrity-in-antigua-and-across-eastern-caribbean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/experts-join-forces-to-strengthen-financial-transparency-and-integrity-in-antigua-and-across-eastern-caribbean\/","title":{"rendered":"Experts Join Forces to Strengthen Financial Transparency and Integrity In Antigua and Across Eastern Caribbean"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-2922210372\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-1628132624\" class=\"antig-before-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/medicalbenefitsscheme\" aria-label=\"ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:341\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>In a significant step toward enhancing financial integrity and supporting sustainable development, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lurwdoxab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001lfAQ2iNqmjIcwy2uIeCGhTgrnW5Kpv9XqzsbKgrChU5xBSUDk90vKxpKlKeQoCc79kqkKY5exfaBrSbFvdIh0DTkawgktd56-VVHT_hLZUMb8QBmFnn5WOqGJY0gL_tP-orYQDdk3wU_p1XnRcn6UQ==&amp;c=9RfXE0OwaHYf3B7XrRKdaIaivYOowxqGbxqQKk-ZR-htL2iRhA6DMQ==&amp;ch=v8u3QZSKK8DrXI73-AXwI7jsVai7Tlv9ARbc7jM_RII0GdfFDmhr8w==\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank)<\/a>, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lurwdoxab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001lfAQ2iNqmjIcwy2uIeCGhTgrnW5Kpv9XqzsbKgrChU5xBSUDk90vK0I1GaD9MsjyX0wRqNI6VI4QRVKtFy5znCINj2fM75XpcQfUhA_pLHOEJWcbxqGFtpWbcKzJOkCDCO7OlTJOAFmnEWk-QYquRKE51KK4OkBL&amp;c=9RfXE0OwaHYf3B7XrRKdaIaivYOowxqGbxqQKk-ZR-htL2iRhA6DMQ==&amp;ch=v8u3QZSKK8DrXI73-AXwI7jsVai7Tlv9ARbc7jM_RII0GdfFDmhr8w==\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB)<\/a>&nbsp;brought together over 100 regulators and financial services experts to fortify Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) frameworks within the Eastern Caribbean. Representatives were sensitised to global best practice and given tools to improve transparency within beneficial ownership structures and further safeguard regional financial systems.<\/p><div id=\"antig-2979982553\" class=\"antig-content_5 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"BEAZER\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:883\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BEAZER.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:883\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BEAZER.jpeg 1309w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:245\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BEAZER.jpeg 245w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:838\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BEAZER.jpeg 838w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:939\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BEAZER.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:883\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/BEAZER.jpeg 1257w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1309\" height=\"1600\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The activity is part of a larger programme entitled,&nbsp;<em>\u201cImproving Integrity and Financial Transparency in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union,\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;which is co-funded by CDB and the Government of Canada, and implemented by the ECCB. The initiative aims to build technical capacity for government agencies, financial institutions, and regulatory authorities to better manage risks associated with money laundering and other illicit activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The week-long training session themed&nbsp;<em>&#8220;Enhancing Beneficial Ownership Transparency Frameworks,&#8221;<\/em>&nbsp;brought together financial regulators and other regional stakeholders to deepen their understanding of AML\/CFT best practices. The workshop, which ran from October 21 to 25, is expected to strengthen the technical competencies of financial institutions and regulators, enabling them to better identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks.<\/p><div id=\"antig-3686579995\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-2585135916\" class=\"antig-content_12 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"IMG_0040\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0040.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lisa Drakes<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Economist at CDB<\/strong>, expressed the Bank\u2019s confidence in the initiative, stating,&nbsp;<em>\u201cThis project is crucial for safeguarding financial systems in the Eastern Caribbean. By strengthening transparency and integrity, we\u2019re ensuring these systems can continue to channel resources into investments that drive sustainable economic growth. The Bank is proud to support this collaborative effort alongside ECCB and the IMF, building a foundation for stronger AML\/CFT frameworks that benefit the region.\u201d<\/em><\/p><div id=\"antig-2308257950\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ReggaeInTheParkAntigua\" aria-label=\"lucanio\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking to the broader goals of the initiative,&nbsp;<strong>Ms. Kathleen Kao<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Senior Counsel, IMF Legal Department,<\/strong>&nbsp;indicated that financial transparency is a cornerstone of sustainable development. Further adding that the workshop, and the commitment shown by regional partners, is a testament to the value placed on building robust and transparent financial frameworks that protect the financial stability of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. This is the first capacity building exercise of this nature to be conducted in the Caribbean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ECCB, as the implementing agency, has been a critical partner in realising the objectives of this initiative.&nbsp;<strong>Dr Valda Henry<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Deputy Governor of the ECCB<\/strong>, emphasized the importance of this collaboration.&nbsp;<em>\u201cThe ECCB remains dedicated to promoting financial integrity across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. This training and our collective work with CDB and the IMF, are better equipping our regional regulators to address AML\/CFT risks effectively, ensuring a stable and transparent financial environment,\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;she stated.<\/p><div id=\"antig-603202153\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"500X500 (1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This initiative reflects a shared vision among CDB, IMF, ECCB, and their partners for a resilient financial sector that fosters good governance, inclusive growth, and sustained development across the Eastern Caribbean.<\/p>\n<div id=\"antig-2811910234\" class=\"antig-in-comments_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/@hadeedmotorsltd\" aria-label=\"Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a significant step toward enhancing financial integrity and supporting sustainable development, the&nbsp;Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the&nbsp;Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB)&nbsp;brought together over 100 regulators and financial services experts to fortify Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) frameworks within the Eastern Caribbean. 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