Vatican
City, 29 July 2013 (VIS) – On 26 July the Financial Intelligence
Authority (AIF) of the Holy See and Vatican City State signed a
Memorandum of Understanding with its Italian counterpart, the Unità
di Informazione Finanziaria (UIF) of the Bank of Italy, according to
a memorandum published today.
The
Memorandum was signed in Rome by Cardinal Attilio Nicora, President
of AIF, and Dr. Claudio Clemente, director of UIF.
A
Memorandum of Understanding is standard practice and formalizes the
cooperation and exchange of financial information to fight money
laundering and terrorist financing across borders between the
competent authorities of both countries. It is based on the model
Memorandum of Understanding prepared by the Egmont Group, the global
organisation of national Financial Intelligence Units, and contains
clauses on reciprocity, permitted uses of information and
confidentiality.
“The
Holy See and the Vatican City State take international
responsibilities concerning Anti-Money Laundering and the Financing
of Terrorism very seriously, and Italy is an especially important
partner for us,” said AIF director Rene Bruelhart. “We look
forward to continuing our work with the Italian Authorities in a
constructive and fruitful manner. The Memorandum of Understanding is
a clear commitment to strengthen our bilateral relationship and will
facilitate the our joint efforts and fight against money laundering.”
AIF
became a member of the Egmont Group in July of this year and over the
last several months signed MOUs with the Financial Intelligence Units
of the United States, Belgium, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands.
More are expected to be signed in the course of this year.
AIF
is the competent authority of the Holy See/Vatican City State to
fight money laundering and financing of terrorism. It was established
on Dec. 30, 2010.
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