The conference was organised by the National Association of Banks of Ukraine, the Open Data Association, and YouControl.

The discussion focused on key challenges facing the financial sector:

• Regulatory expectations in financial monitoring and sanctions policy;
• Implementation of FATF standards;
• Ukraine’s integration into the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA);
• ESG requirements of international financial institutions;
• Practical tools for automating counterparty checks and risk assessment.

The first panel was dedicated to financial monitoring in the context of Ukraine’s European integration and strengthened regulatory requirements. Participants discussed the development of international standards for combating money laundering and terrorist financing, new approaches to assessing the effectiveness of national financial monitoring systems, and the role of modern technologies and data analytics in ensuring compliance.

In her speech, Oksana Ihnatenko highlighted Ukraine’s key priorities in combating financial crime:

1. Preparation for MONEYVAL assessment should begin immediately, which involves not only addressing existing gaps but also coordinating actions between the public and private sectors and demonstrating the reliability of Ukraine’s financial system to international partners;
2. To avoid losing financial opportunities for both the country and businesses, it is crucial to join the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) as soon as possible;
3. Emerging methods of money laundering using modern technologies enable criminals to evade accountability. Their activities threaten national security and require effective response;
4. A transparent and resilient financial market forms the foundation for long-term development, and systemic change can only be achieved through strong collaboration between the state, business, and civil society.

The second panel focused on ESG compliance and the role of sustainable development principles in transforming the financial sector. Participants discussed the integration of ESG factors into banks’ risk management systems, international financial institutions’ requirements for transparency and sustainable financing, and practical aspects of implementing ESG approaches within financial institutions.