Ivo Jeník

Senior Financial Sector Specialist

Ivo Jeník currently leads CGAP’s project on regulatory architecture at the frontier, including work on tokenization in finance, competition, and open finance supervision. He also leads CGAP’s work related to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures, including collaboration with the Financial Action Task Force. Previously he led work on regulatory innovation (open finance, regulatory sandboxes, crowdfunding), capacity building for policy makers (regulation and supervision of digital financial services), and emerging business models in banking across continents.

His professional experience spans across both the private and public sectors. Before joining CGAP, he worked in the Responsible Financial Access team at the World Bank, where he specialized in financial consumer protection and alternative dispute resolution. His professional experience spans across both the private and public sector, including serving as a compliance officer at an investment company and as Head of the Collective Investment Department at the Czech Financial Ombudsman.

Ivo has a Master’s degree in Law from Columbia Law School in New York and a Master’s degree in Law from Charles University in Prague.

By Ivo Jeník

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FATF’s Revised Inclusion Guidance: Progress Made, Questions Remain

While FATF’s revised AML/CFT Guidance makes strides toward promoting financial inclusion, it still lacks clarity on key issues. The public consultation is an opportunity for stakeholders to provide feedback and shape a more balanced final version.
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FATF’s Financial Inclusion Revisions: What To Do Now?

The consultation window is now open for the FATF’s revisions to its Guidance on AML/CFT and Financial Inclusion. The Guidance has a real impact on the financial inclusion of millions worldwide, but what is it that stakeholders can do?
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The Time to Consult on FATF Revisions Is Now

The FATF is updating its Guidance on AML/CFT and Financial Inclusion and is seeking input. This revision could impact financial access for millions, making it crucial for experts to engage before the consultation closes on April 4, 2025.
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Seizing the Moment: FATF Revisions and Financial Inclusion 2.0

The FATF's proposed revisions to its AML/CFT/CPF standards refine how the risk-based approach is implemented. While a step forward, the FI community should consider how much these changes can be leveraged to ensure greater financial inclusion.
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FATF Supports Inclusion With Recent Revisions

The FATF is updating its AML/CFT standards, with a public consultation open until December 6. The changes could boost access to financial services, and CGAP calls on the financial inclusion community to review and share feedback.