Written Submissions
Comprehensive, well-drafted and consistent submissions prior to the on-site visit are key to a successful outcome of the evaluation process.
Coaching for Interviews
The on-site visit is the best opportunity for the assessed country to demonstrate that its AML/CFT/CFP framework functions effectively and therefore officials should be prepared accordingly.
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As trusted partners, we assist with:
- Conducting mock interviews with public officials and private sector entities
- Providing feedback on how to best present processes and procedures during the on-site visit
- Ensuring that all public officials are familiar with the content of the written submissions
- Detailing any preparatory steps that may still be required before the on-site visit
Commenting on the Draft Report
After the on-site visit and before the plenary discussions of the final report, the assessed country will receive up to three versions of the draft report to comment on.
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We diligently support by:
- Checking the draft report for consistency and factual accuracy
- Proposing text to eliminate, or minimize, criticism as much as possible
- Inserting comments in the draft report to justify changes or to present counter-arguments
- Proposing realistic and doable changes to recommended actions for each Immediate Outcome and support a more positive rating
- Conducting a comparative analysis of FATF/FSRB reports on key horizontal issues raised in the draft report
- Presenting the results of the comparative analysis in separate documents
- Recommending which additional information is required to be produced to address issues and concerns by the assessment team
- Reviewing the draft report with the purpose of ensuring that the correct interpretation of the FATF Methodology is applied
- Holding meetings with the authorities to clarify changes and comments raised by FTA
- Assisting the assessed country to address the issues raised by the external reviewers
Strategic Advice in dealing with the FATF/FSRBs
For the finale phase, when meeting with the assessors and the plenary discussions take place, dedicated preparation is essential.
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Customized services by us include:
- Preparing a defense strategy for the face-to-face meeting with the assessment team to discuss the draft report
- Providing strategic advice on the selection and order of key issues for discussion at the Working Group on Evaluations
- Drafting the country’s response to the key issues and speaking notes for meetings of the Working Group