World Union of Arab Bankers holds Annual Compliance Forum in collaboration with MENA FCCG
The Annual Compliance Forum titled; “Strengthening AML/CFT, Sanctions, Digital Risk, Governance, Privacy, and CRS Frameworks in Arab Banking” aimed to support Arab banks in strengthening their internal structures, improving cross-border cooperation, and cultivating a compliance culture that is mature, modern, and ready for the demands of the years ahead.
The Forum, held on 9 – 10th February, 2026 in Amman, Jordan, examined key issues shaping modern compliance functions including the need for reinforcing AML/CFT and sanctions controls, assessing the risks introduced by fintech, regtech, and the digital economy, embedding governance and ESG principles within daily operations, establishing sound privacy and data-protection frameworks, and ensuring compliance with global reporting expectations such as the Common Reporting Standard (CRS). The audience included regulators including from the Central Bank of Jordan and Central Bank of Egypt. Each topic was led by subject matter experts active in the field carrying the responsibility of safeguarding their institutions thereby bringing clarity on best practice approach for managing the evolving regulatory obligations that banks confront every day.
