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The Moroccan Capital Market Authority, in partnership with the National Financial Information Authority and the National Committee in charge of implementing the sanctions stipulated in the resolutions of the Security Council, organized an awareness conference in Rabat on combating money laundering and terrorist financing, within the framework of preparing for the mutual evaluation process to which the Kingdom will be subject by the Financial Action Task Force for the Middle East and North Africa.
This conference was held on April 21, 2026, with the participation of key players in the capital market, including managers of stock exchange companies, management companies, and financial investment guidance bodies, where the importance of adopting a risk-based approach to keep pace with the rapid development witnessed by the sector was emphasized. The opening session witnessed interventions by officials of the organizing bodies, who highlighted the importance of the current stage, which is characterized by intensive preparations for the international evaluation, stressing the need to mobilize all stakeholders to ensure the success of this entitlement. During the conference sessions, the National Financial Information Authority presented a presentation on the outcome of its interaction with the entities subject to its supervision, with a focus on the pivotal role of suspicious transaction reports in enhancing the effectiveness of the financial vigilance system. The main findings of the third report of the national assessment of the risks of money laundering and terrorist financing were also reviewed. For its part, the Moroccan Capital Market Authority presented the results of updating the sectoral risk map, highlighting the levels of compliance and the effectiveness of the systems adopted by various actors, in addition to providing a practical guide on applying the risk-based approach within financial institutions. This conference, the eighth of its kind, falls within a series of initiatives that aim to support capital market professionals and enhance their capabilities in the field of combating money laundering and terrorist financing, in line with the priorities of 2026, and these efforts will continue through the organization of additional meetings and awareness-raising activities during the coming period.
