Monday, 10/28/2024
On October
25, the School of Economics and Management (EEG) of the University of Minho
held another session of the EEGConnect cycle, this time dedicated to the theme
“Money Laundering.” The event, part of the EEG's Transversal Skills Development
Program, took place in the dst auditorium on the Gualtar Campus and was
attended by experts in the field.
To discuss
and promote transparency and legality practices in the corporate environment,
the session featured presentations by Dr. José Pedro, founder and CEO of Coming
Future Lda., and Dr. Margarida Varejão, representative of Banco Montepio's
Compliance Department. Both experts addressed the importance of the Legal
Framework for the Prevention of Money Laundering and the Effective Beneficiary
Register, which are fundamental for preventing companies' use of illicit
activities.
The session
analyzed the primary laws governing the prevention of money laundering in
Portugal, including Law 83/2017 and Law 89/2017. The former establishes
specific measures to combat the financing of terrorist activities and money
laundering. The Effective Beneficiary Register requires identifying the actual
owners of companies, promoting greater transparency in business, and
facilitating the authorities' work in identifying hidden beneficiaries.
The guests
explored how these regulations directly affect the banking sector, which needs
to respond to compliance requirements rigorously, applying verification
measures and continuous monitoring of customers to avoid involvement in money
laundering schemes.
Promoted as
part of EEGConnect@eeg, the event is part of a series of lectures aimed at
developing the soft skills of EEG students. This initiative, EEGenerating
Skills, reinforces the school's commitment to preparing students for
contemporary market challenges, offering practical and up-to-date knowledge on
highly relevant topics such as financial integrity.
Gabinete de Comunicação
Escola de Economia e Gestão
Universidade do Minho
Telefone: 253 604541
Email: gci@eeg.uminho.pt
