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Actual business assistance
As a highlight of the CIS Meetup’s business programme, Tatyana Mezina, Head of Audit at the Russian office of FinExpertiza, delivered a detailed presentation on how audit professionals can navigate anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) requirements in line with national legislation and FATF recommendations.
The speaker focused on auditors' responsibilities, including client identification, risk assessment, reporting of suspicious transactions, and internal control procedures. She outlined the structure of internal AML/CTF policies and provided a practical algorithm for recognizing and responding to unusual transactions.
Tatyana Mezina also covered recent regulatory updates and shared FinExpertiza’s internal methodologies for ensuring compliance with financial monitoring requirements, emphasizing the role of auditors in enhancing the transparency of the real sector and protecting the integrity of financial reporting. The presentation served as a practical guide for network members aiming to strengthen their compliance systems and mitigate legal and reputational risks.
