NRB Hosts Inter-Agency Dialogue to Strengthen Financial Governance and Combat Financial Crime
Summary
Nepal Rastra Bank hosted an inter-agency dialogue in Kathmandu to strengthen financial governance, anti-money laundering efforts and coordination among regulators, police and prosecutors. Officials said closer cooperation is needed to combat rising financial and economic crime as Nepal works to exit the FATF grey list.
Key Points
- Nepal Rastra Bank organised an interaction programme in Kathmandu to improve coordination among regulatory, supervisory, law enforcement and prosecution agencies.
- Attorney General Dr. Narayan Datta Kadel said amendments to existing laws are being prepared to address legal shortcomings in combating financial crime.
- Governor Prof. Dr. Biswo Nath Poudel stressed a whole-of-government approach and stronger inter-agency cooperation to support financial governance and AML efforts.
- Officials from Nepal Police, the Central Investigation Bureau, the Department of Money Laundering Investigation and other agencies outlined rising financial crime trends and FATF-related priorities.
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