On 23 December, the results of the assessment of the National Anti–Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Strategy were presented to the Parliamentary Committee on National Security, Public Order and Defence. The presentation covered an integrated assessment package, comprising both the evaluation of the National AML/CFT Strategy for 2020–2025 and the ex post impact assessment of Law No. 308 on the prevention and combating of money laundering and terrorist financing.

Following the discussions, the Committee approved the ex post assessment reports, recognizing their analytical depth and practical relevance. These documents will serve as a robust evidence base for the formulation of the new National AML/CFT Strategy for the period 2026–2030, supporting a coherent, data-driven, and results-oriented policy cycle.

The Committee highly appreciated the professional contribution of the team of experts involved in the assessment process. Step Forward extends its sincere thanks to the Parliamentary Committee on National Security, Public Order and Defence, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), and our colleagues from the Pro Marshall Centre for their constructive cooperation and effective partnership throughout this exercise.

We are thrilled to announce the beginning of a new joint collaboration with the OECD SIGMA Programme.

Step Forward has been commissioned to provide expert support for the preparation of the SIGMA ENP East Parliamentary Regional Study, a flagship assessment that examines the functioning, performance, and development needs of parliaments across the Eastern Partnership region. Our experts will contribute analytical inputs, methodological support, and country-specific insights to help ensure that the upcoming SIGMA study is comprehensive, evidence-based, and aligned with international good practices.

We look forward to working closely with the OECD/SIGMA team throughout this important process.

Step Forward LLC is pleased to announce a new collaboration with the Council of Europe under the Project “Support to the Justice Reform in the Republic of Moldova”, implemented from May 2023 to November 2026.

Within this engagement, Step Forward has been commissioned to provide international consultancy services aimed at improving institutional capacities and enhancing strategic communication in the justice sector, contributing to Moldova’s ongoing reform efforts. Services will be delivered on an as-needed basis, supporting the Council of Europe’s efforts to advance sustainable and effective justice reforms.  

This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthening public institutions, promoting transparency, and contributing to Moldova’s broader reform agenda.

On 30 October 2025, Step Forward and Pro Marshall Centre met with the leadership of the Financial Intelligence Unit (SPCSB) to discuss preliminary results of the project “Strengthening Anti-Money Laundering in Moldova,” implemented with the support of the Government of Switzerland. During the meeting, the Expert Team presented key findings and next steps to enhance evidence-based policymaking and institutional capacity in combating money laundering.

We thank Mr. Andrian Munteanu, Director of the FIU, for the constructive dialogue and partnership in advancing Moldova’s national AML framework and strengthening resilience against financial crime.

We are pleased to support Moldova’s Financial Intelligence Unit together with the Pro Marshall Centre in the implementation of the Strengthening Anti-Money Laundering in Moldova Project, funded by the Government of Switzerland.

Our contribution focuses on evaluating Moldova’s National Strategy on AML/CFT (2020–2025) and its Action Plan. In partnership, we will deliver an in-depth analysis of the Strategy’s implementation, effectiveness, and impact—strengthening the country’s overall anti-money laundering framework.

The project will run from July 2025 to January 2026.