The trends in money laundering risks and the expectations of MROS

Summary

Today, the risks related to financial crime and money laundering are evolving rapidly, influenced by technological advancements, geopolitical upheavals, and increasingly sophisticated criminal tactics. These rapid changes have a significant impact on financial institutions and public authorities, which must constantly adapt, update their AML and transaction monitoring systems, and ensure they have competent, well-trained resources in place to respond effectively.

Gain in-depth understanding and exclusive insights into the current challenges faced by the Money Laundering Reporting Office Switzerland (MROS) and by a Federal Prosecutor. Key topics include an analysis of the 2024 MROS report, trends in reported cases, and the impact of geopolitical tensions on money laundering risks. MROS will also share its expectations towards financial institutions, including examples of good and bad practices in the suspicious activity reporting process.

You will also deepen your knowledge of the risks related to the potential involvement of financial institutions in transactions associated with private sector corruption. This topic will be addressed by the Federal Prosecutor, who will focus on corruption in the private sector.

Please note that the event may feature sessions in both English and French.

Topics to be covered at the event:

• Trends in Emerging Risks in Financial Crime / Money Laundering
  Overview of recent trends based on the 2024 MROS report and the new typology report.
• MROS Expectations of Financial Institutions
  Practical guidance to improve the quality of reports and documentation, with concrete examples of good and bad practices.
• Cases Submitted to the Federal Prosecutor
  The Federal Prosecutor will shed light on the risks faced by financial institutions involved in transactions linked to private sector corruption.

Speakers

• Chantal Frater, Financial Analyst, MROS
  Chantal Frater has professional experience in business risk management, compliance, and anti-money laundering. She has worked for both UBS and Credit Suisse and was most recently Deputy Managing Director of a self-regulatory organization. Since April 2025, she has been working as a financial analyst in the “Operational Analysis Confederation” division at MROS.
• Dr. iur. Cédric Remund, Federal Prosecutor
  Cédric Remund was admitted to the bar in 2009, following legal training in Zurich and French-speaking Switzerland. He began his career as a clerk with cantonal criminal authorities and later worked as a tax advisor at EY. In 2013, he joined the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland and has been leading investigations since 2014. Since 2022, he has additionally held the position of supervising prosecutor.

Moderator

• Philippe Fleury, Group Head of Compliance Pictet Group Geneva
  Philippe Fleury holds a double master’s degree in Arts and Law and was admitted to the Geneva Bar in 2002. He completed a CAS in Accounting at the Zug School of Finance as well as an Executive MBA from the Instituto de Empresa in Madrid. He began his career as a trainee lawyer at the law firm Borel & Barbey, before continuing his professional activities at the Federal Department of Finance, MONEY LAUNDERING CONTROL Authority as Head of the Section responsible for licensing and supervising financial intermediaries (DUFI) as well as Member of the Executive Committee of the Swiss Money Laundering. He joined KPMG Geneva in 2007 and assumed various responsibilities as Head Forensice, Head of Regulatory & Compliance and as Head of Geneva until 2022. Between 2023 and the end of 2024, Philippe acted as CEO of the FER (Federation des Entreprises Romandes Geneva) before joining the Pictet Group as Group head of Compliance beginning of 2025. Philippe Fleury holds the rank of colonel in the Swiss Army and is responsible for the military protection of Geneva Airport.

Agenda

17:45 Doors open – Badge collection
18:00 Welcome & Introduction (Jean-Pierre Colombara)
18:05 Short Introduction The Groupement des Compliance Officers Dr Birgul Cötelli, President
18:10 Presentation in English by the MROS representative (Chantal Frater)
18:40 Presentation in French by the Federal Prosecutor (Dr. iur. Cédric Remund)
19:10 Q&A session moderated by Philippe Fleury with both speakers
19:30 Networking cocktail
20:30 End of the event

Romandie Chapter Event

This Chapter Event is available to members and free. Non-members may attend by purchasing a ticket for CHF 50.–.

The goal is to offer high-level speakers who share their expertise, the latest developments, and best practices in a specific area of risk. These events provide risk professionals with an opportunity to exchange ideas, test approaches, and grow their network in a focused and friendly environment. This event is hosted by chapter Romandie.