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Articles by Nicolás Servente
Argentina: Enactment of the regulatory framework for the prevention of money laundering and financing of terrorism
In brief On 14 March, the amendments to the Law on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (Law 27,739) were approved. They implement changes and updates to adjust local regulations to international standards and the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (GAFI). Argentina is currently undergoing a GAFI/GAFILAT review and evaluation process.
Argentina: Acting attorney general instructs prosecutors to intervene in settlement agreements
In brief By means of Resolution PGN No. 92/23 (“Resolution“), acting Attorney General Eduardo Casal established performance criteria for representatives of the Prosecutor’s Office (PO) to set the performance standards of the PO in conciliatory proceedings between the accused and the victims of crimes in criminal cases (Articles 59, paragraph 6 of the Argentine Criminal Code (ACC) and 34 of the Code of Federal Criminal Procedure (CFCP)).
Argentina: The regulation for capitalization and savings companies updated
In brief On 31 August 2023, the Financial Information Unit (UIF, for its Spanish acronym) issued Resolution UIF No. 169/2023 (“Resolution“), by which new guidelines were established for the management of money laundering and terrorist financing risks and minimum compliance for obliged entities of the sector (companies that carry out capitalization and savings operations) in order to manage procedures of control for risks generated by possible money laundering and terrorist financing actions...
María (Vanina) Vanina Caniza
On 7 August 2023, Decree 405/2023 (“Decree”) was published to regulate Law No. 27,669 that states the regulatory framework for the development of the medicinal cannabis and industrial hemp industry.
Argentina: Signing of second additional protocol to Budapest Convention on Cybercrime
In brief On 16 February 2023, Argentina signed the Second Additional Protocol (“Second Protocol“) to the Convention on Cybercrime, known as the Budapest Convention, becoming its 35th signatory state. The Second Protocol responds to the challenge of obtaining electronic evidence that may be stored in foreign jurisdictions when carrying out criminal investigations. It also aims to provide tools to enhance cooperation and disclosure of electronic evidence.
Argentina: The signing of the Second Additional Protocol to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime
In brief On 16 February 2023, Argentina signed the Second Additional Protocol ("Second Protocol") to the Convention on Cybercrime, known as the Budapest Convention, becoming its 35th signatory state. The Second Protocol responds to the challenge of obtaining electronic evidence that may be stored in foreign jurisdictions when carrying out criminal investigations. It also aims to provide tools to enhance cooperation and disclosure of electronic evidence.
Argentina: New fiscal unit specialized in investigation of cybercrimes created
In brief Pursuant to Resolution MPF-SI No. 8/22, dated 27 December 2022, the district attorney of the Prosecutor's Office (MPF) of the province of Buenos Aires created the Specialized Prosecutor Unit for the Investigation of Cybercrime (UFECI), which will have jurisdiction throughout the judicial department of San Isidro (composed of the localities of Pilar, San Fernando, San Isidro, Tigre and Vicente López).
Argentina: The Registry of Integrity and Transparency of Companies and Entities finally launched
In brief The Anti-Corruption Office (OA) has enabled the registration and use of the Registry of Integrity and Transparency of Companies and Entities (RITE), after announcing its establishment in April 2021. The purpose of the RITE is to contribute to the development, improvement and maturity of the integrity programs as provided for in Law 27,401; the exchange of good practices; and promote transparent business and market environments.
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