SGV Risk Consulting Partner Christiane Joymiel “Chin” S. Mendoza led an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist and Proliferation Financing (CTPF) training as part of the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX) Academy’s 15th Capital Markets and Fixed Income Securities Course on 30 May 2026 via Zoom.
The session provided participants with valuable insights into the evolving financial crime landscape and underscored the importance of sustaining AML and CTPF effectiveness in a post-grey-list environment. Chin discussed key developments shaping today’s AML landscape, including geopolitical risks, emerging typologies, and key findings from the Philippines’ Third National Risk Assessment.
(From left to right) Chin opens the session on AML and CTPF; Closing segment highlighting everyone’s role in “Building a Better Philippines”
Chin underscored that the Philippines’ exit from the FATF grey list is a significant milestone, but not the endpoint of the country’s AML efforts. She emphasized that sustained effectiveness requires continuous vigilance, proactive risk management, and a strong risk-based approach to managing financial crime risks. By strengthening risk awareness, enhancing controls, and fostering a culture of shared responsibility, institutions can move beyond compliance—helping safeguard trust in the financial system while supporting a more transparent and resilient Philippine economy.
Chin concluded with a reminder that we carry a deeper national purpose. She stressed that “each of us has a part to play. Every control we strengthen, every report we file, every risk we take seriously—each one matters.” She added that beyond professional roles, the participants are Filipinos whose decisions shape the country’s future, noting that “the choices we make in our institutions ripple outward, shaping the kind of country our children will inherit.” For Chin, this responsibility defines the profession—one grounded in vigilance, shared accountability, and a collective commitment to building a better Philippines.
The AML and CTPF training was also attended and supported by SGV Risk Consulting Senior Director Glaiza A. Escaño, Director Anne Mariel M. Lagao, Associate Director Rubin S. Hollero II, Senior Associate Randjee Earl A. Saludares, and Associates Ace B. Limpin, Jenny Rose J. Fantilaga, and Orwell Bono D. Dianito.
