Webinar on ‘Submitting a Suspicious Activity Report and the Consent Regime’ Delivered by top expert Edgar Lopez

As part of the GFIU’s outreach program Project Nexus, GFIU delivered a short presentation that focused on improving the quality of Suspicious Activity Reports. Edgar Lopez delivered the training to our members where he also discussed the Consent regime under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2015 and explained the terminology used by GFIU to describe consent. Other topics which were covered are the functions of the GFIU, the online reporting system, and how to obtain guidance and further awareness training from the GFIU.

Edgar Lopez is the Director of the GFIU. A former senior police officer, Edgar was appointed as Director in March 2020 and brings to the GFIU his policing experience particularly in Counter Terrorism and Intelligence. Edgar has been heavily involved in the Moneyval and FATF assessment of Gibraltar and has a keen interest in nuclear proliferation. He is currently studying International Affairs with King’s College London.

If you missed the training and would like to access the recording please contact the coordinators HERE