The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of Serbia participated to a two-day workshop focused on the development and implementation of a comprehensive prioritization plan. The event, running from 24 to 25 June, 2024, focused on the improvement of the operational efficiency and strategic alignment of the FIU's activities. 

The workshop commenced with the presentation of key findings of the existing FIU practice and recommendation for improvement, followed by the discussion among participants on these findings and defining the common recommendations and direction in which prioritization procedures should be amended. The workshop included the detailed examination of FATF requirements in operational analysis, especially in light of the newly amended FATF Methodology. The discussions emphasised the necessity of synchronizing FIU priorities with the findings of the Serbian National Risk Assessment (NRA), as well as with the priorities of national enforcement authorities and adapting it to available resources. During the second day, participants engaged in a group work to update the prioritisation matrix based on recommendations. This hands-on approach ensured that the strategies discussed were immediately translated into practical plans. The workshop's outcomes are expected to significantly enhance the FIU's ability to combat financial crime, aligning its operations with both national priorities and international standards.

The activity has taken place within the Project “Countering Economic Crime in Serbia”, funded by the Swedish International Development Agency, and implemented by the Council of Europe.