Now a monthly publication, the latest Update includes an introductory message from new Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš who writes:
"My government is determined to do its utmost to restore the international reputation of the Latvian financial sector. We have already agreed on a set of priorities for our economy, including strengthening the rule of law, increasing our competitiveness, and attracting investment. These objectives, along with timely implementation of MONEYVAL recommendations, are the key to our country's growth and our people’s prosperity."
Other topics covered include the R&I rating agency re-affirming Latvia’s foreign currency issuer rating at “A-”, government confirmation that managing AML/CFT risks and disrupting financial crime as the priority for Financial Sector Development Plan and Latvia's participation in the Egmont Group working group meetings to improve international coordination against financial crime.
The Update can be read online or downloaded in PDF form.
