By Plenary Sessions: Maris Lauri

The legislative focus centers on the draft amendments to the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act and the International Sanctions Act. The speaker serves as the rapporteur, guiding the new proceedings, and stressing the necessity of clarifying the use of data registers and resolving legal dilemmas regarding the jurisdiction of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).

The primary legislative focus is the anti-money laundering bill, the processing and modification of which are deemed necessary following the President's remand. The speaker actively supports the bill's new procedural phase, referencing the support for the amendments from both the Constitutional Committee and the Finance Committee.

Priorities include the implementation of a positive credit register to enhance loan market transparency and tightening up legislation against financial fraud. Key focus areas also include finalizing the regulation of savings and loan associations and reviewing banking regulations with a view to potential relaxation.