The Central Bank of Seychelles has hosted a two-day anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism workshop in collaboration with the London Stock Exchange Group.
The event, titled Navigating Risk and Resilience: AML/CFT Strategies for a Transparent Financial System, took place on 3 and 4 February 2026 at the Savoy Resort and Spa.
It brought together supervisory authorities, law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, payment service providers, real estate agents, and legal and finance professionals.
The discussions focused on strengthening national capacity to manage evolving AML/CFT risks. They also reinforced Seychelles’ commitment to international standards and financial system integrity.
Speaking at the opening, Central Bank Governor Caroline Abel said financial crime continues to pose serious risks worldwide.
“Bribery, corruption, and illicit financial flows remain key drivers of money laundering and other financial crimes globally,” she said. “Seychelles is not immune to these risks.”
She added that addressing these threats requires strong coordination across relevant authorities and effective control systems.
Governor Abel also highlighted challenges linked to the growing complexity of the global compliance environment. She referred to the expansion of international sanctions regimes and their implications for Seychelles’ AML/CFT framework.
Participants discussed the need for timely access to sanctions data. They also stressed the importance of strengthening compliance screening processes.
The workshop placed emphasis on coordination through existing inter-agency committees. These structures were identified as key to implementing standardised sanctions controls.
Discussions also noted the importance of preparedness ahead of Seychelles’ Mutual Evaluation scheduled for 2027. Supervisory authorities were encouraged to ensure reporting entities apply risk-based sanctions controls aligned with international expectations.
The sessions also highlighted compliance tools developed by the London Stock Exchange Group, including World-Check On Demand. Some local entities already use the platform to manage sanctions exposure, identify politically exposed persons, monitor adverse media, and track enforcement actions.
The Central Bank said the workshop reaffirmed its commitment to working with domestic and international partners to strengthen Seychelles’ AML/CFT framework and protect the integrity of the financial system.