Issuance of Guidelines on the Timelines For Filling Suspicious Transactions Reports to The Financial Intelligence Authority.

Directive to Financial Institutions and Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions on Freezing and Seizure of Assets of Designated Persons and Entities Issued under Authority of the Anti Terrorism Regulations 2023

The FIA recently recruited new staff, including Operational, Strategic Analysis, and Intelligence Officers, to strengthen this critical function. Recognizing the need to build their capacity, the FIA has organized a comprehensive training program focused on tactical and strategic analysis.

In an era where cyber threats are growing in sophistication and scale, the importance of robust cybersecurity measures cannot be overstated. As the ICT Systems and Security Director at the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA), I am pleased to share insights from our recent three-day workshop on cyber safety and ransomware attack response, held at the Imperial Royale Hotel.

Assessors Training (FIA/UNODC/ESAAMLG) - July 2024

The Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG), in collaboration with the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), organized a comprehensive training program for Assessors from its member states. This significant event was held in Kampala, Uganda, from July 2 to July 5, 2024, and highlighted Uganda's commitment to tackling financial crimes.