Egmont Group

The Egmont Group is an international network of Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) that was established in 1995. It serves as a forum for the FIUs around the world to collaborate and share expertise and financial intelligence in the fight against money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illicit activities.

The primary objective of the Egmont Group is to facilitate international cooperation among FIUs to enhance the effectiveness of their activities and promote the exchange of financial intelligence. The group provides a platform for FIUs to work together by establishing and maintaining strong relationships, promoting the exchange of information, developing best practices, and providing training and support to its members. Through its network, the Egmont Group enables FIUs to share crucial information in a secure and confidential manner to identify, trace, and prevent financial crimes globally.

The Egmont Group plays a crucial role in strengthening the global anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing efforts. It contributes to the fight against financial crimes by fostering cooperation, knowledge sharing, and capacity building among FIUs, ultimately helping to protect the integrity of the financial system and safeguarding against illicit activities.