AML/CFT/CFP Governance: What the Central Bank Expects from Your Board in 2026

Aligned with Central Bank Supervisory Focus 2026 (CAS & BES)

Training overview
Supervisory authorities increasingly assess not only the existence of AML/CFT/CFP frameworks, but the effectiveness of board oversight and executive accountability. In 2026, the Central Bank’s supervisory focus places particular emphasis on governance quality, risk awareness, integrity culture and demonstrable board involvement. In 2026, the Central Bank will not only assess AML frameworks — it will assess your board’s effectiveness.

This training provides a targeted governance-focused overview of AML/CFT/CFP responsibilities, specifically aligned with the Central Bank’s supervisory priorities for CAS and BES. It equips Supervisory Board members (RvC) and Executive Management (RvB) with the insight needed to understand regulatory expectations, challenge management effectively and demonstrate sound oversight.

The session focuses on board-level accountability, risk oversight and supervisory dialogue — not operational compliance execution.

Learning objectives
After completing this training, participants will:

Understand the Central Bank’s supervisory priorities for 2026 in relation to AML/CFT/CFP
Recognise how regulators assess governance effectiveness at board level
Strengthen their ability to challenge management on integrity and compliance risks
Understand expectations regarding tone at the top and risk culture
Gain clarity on accountability, escalation and documentation requirements

Target audience
This training is designed for:

Supervisory Board members (RvC)
Executive Board members (RvB)
Senior executives with governance responsibility
Chairs of audit, risk or compliance committees

The training is positioned at governance level. No technical AML/CFT/CFP background is required.

Training content
During this four-hour session, the following topics will be addressed:

Central Bank supervisory focus areas for 2026 (CAS & BES)
Board accountability under AML/CFT/CFP legislation
Governance effectiveness: what supervisors look for in practice
Risk appetite, risk assessments and board-level oversight
Integrity frameworks, incident reporting and whistleblowing governance
Committee structures and reporting lines
Conflict of interest management and independence
Documentation, defensibility and regulatory dialogue

Practical board-level scenarios are used to illustrate how supervisory expectations translate into governance decisions.

Training format
The session is interactive and discussion-driven, allowing participants to reflect on governance dilemmas and supervisory expectations in a confidential setting. Emphasis is placed on practical interpretation of regulatory signals and inspection themes.

Practical details
Duration: 4 hours
Level: Board / executive level
Format: In-company or closed session
Language: Dutch or English, depending on participants

Why attend this training?
The Central Bank increasingly evaluates how boards oversee AML/CFT/CFP risks in practice. Effective governance is no longer assessed on policy alone, but on demonstrable involvement, critical questioning and documented oversight.

This training supports board members and executives in fulfilling their governance responsibilities with confidence and clarity in light of the Central Bank’s 2026 supervisory focus.

AML Governance & Accountability for Supervisory Board members & Executive Management