SCCV HANOI CHAPTER'S TALK: STRENGTHENING AML COMPLIANCE THROUGH PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN BANKS, FOREIGN INVESTORS, AND BUSINESS CHAMBERS IN VIETNAM

TALK: STRENGTHENING AML COMPLIANCE THROUGH PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN BANKS, FOREIGN INVESTORS, AND BUSINESS CHAMBERS IN VIETNAM

We are pleased to extend a warm welcome to all esteemed guests and participants to our upcoming Hanoi Chapter’s Talk event, scheduled for September 13th, from 09:00 AM to 11:30 AM, at the prestigious Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi.

With a focus on the timely and crucial topic of the New Anti-Money Laundering Law (AML) and its implications for foreign investors in Vietnam, this gathering serves as a platform for constructive dialogue and knowledge exchange. As we strive to deepen understanding and compliance in the regulatory landscape, we invite you to join us in this informative and insightful session.

Title: Talk: Strengthening AML Compliance Through Partnership Between Banks, Foreign Investors, And Business Chambers In Vietnam

• Date: September 13th, 2024
• Time: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
• Venue: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
• Guests: 150 on-site
• Format: Speech and moderated discussion
• Duration: 2.5 hours

Organizers: Singapore Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (SingCham)

Speakers:
• Mrs. Nguyen Thi Minh Tho - Deputy Director, Anti-Money Laundering Department, Banking Supervision Agency, State Bank of Vietnam.
Topic: TBC
• Mr. Cliff Lim - Director of Risk and Compliance, SE-Asia, Dow Jones
Topic: Importance of Data in the fight against financial crime.
• Mr. Choon Hong Chua - Senior Director, Head of Financial Crime Practice Group, APAC/ME, Moody’s.
Topic: Detecting hidden risk – Detecting money laundering evasion through using shell companies.

Moderator: Mr. Wesley Chua, SingCham Honorary Treasurer.

Tentative Agenda

Time	Speaker	Agenda
10 mins	SingCham moderator	Welcome Remarks Introduction of speakers
05 mins	Singapore Embassador to Vietnam	Opening Remarks
50 mins	Mrs. Nguyen Thi Minh Tho. Deputy Director, Anti-Money Laundering Department, Banking Supervision Agency, State Bank of Vietnam.	1. Overall landscape : Vietnam’s descent into FATF’s warning list 2. Multiple new regulatory actions : - Adoptation of new AML Laws and related regulations - Changes in the FUI’s organization and reporting lines - Roadmap for further enhancement or requirement (reportng or technology) 3. SBV’s expectation for foreign investors in Vietnam
15 mins	Tea break
45 mins	Mr. Cliff Lim Director of Risk and Compliance, SE-Asia, Dow Jones (25 mins)	Importance of Data in the fight against financial crime.
45 mins	Mr. Choon Hong Chua Senior Director, Head of Financial, Crime Practice Group, APAC/ME, Moody’s (20 mins)	Detecting hidden risk – Detecting money laundering evasion through using shell companies.
15 mins	TBC Speaker
10 mins	Q&A