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0612.18

Finantsinspektsioon has updated its website

On 6 December Finantsinspektsioon launched its new website, which is more user-friendly and intuitive than before.

2811.18

Finantsinspektsioon has introduced a new manual for countering money laundering

The management of Finantsinspektsioon passed a resolution on 26 November 2018 introducing an advisory manual for organisational approaches and preventive measures for credit and financial institutions to take against money laundering and terrorist financing. The manual applies for all credit and financial institutions operating in Estonia under the supervision of Finantsinspektsioon.

0611.18

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The real danger of businesses being closed down is making banks and credit institutions keep away from suspicious money says Kilvar Kessler

Kilvar Kessler, Chair of the board of Finantsinspektsioon, gave a presentation to the Riigikogu on 6 November on the experience of Estonian financial supervisors in combating international money laundering, as part of a discussion on matters of significant national importance.

1710.18

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The Finantsinspektsioon Supervisory Board discussed prevention of money laundering

The regular meeting of the Supervisory Board of Finantsinspektsioon on Monday heard a review from the Management Board of the work of Finantsinspektsioon in countering money laundering through financial supervision, with a thorough analysis of the case of Danske Bank A/S Estonian branch.

1909.18

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The internal report of Danske is clear evidence that backs up the earlier actions of the independent Estonian financial supervisor to stop breaches by the bank

Today, 19 September, Danske Bank A/S published a summary of its internal investigation report on the servicing of non-residents at Danske Bank Estonian branch.

1207.18

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Volumes of business are increasing in the Estonian financial sector and profitability is good

Finantsinspektsioon has published a short review of the developments in the Estonian financial sector in the first quarter of 2018 and of the main risks to the sector. The review finds that business volumes and profits are increasing for financial companies operating in the Estonian market.