Countering money-laundering and terrorist financing: the role of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)

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Published on 03/02/2026

A suspicious credit transfer, an unusual purchase, an unclear connection: spotting suspicious financial activities is far from easy, because they are often hidden among thousands of everyday transactions.

This is where the FIU - Italy's Financial Intelligence Unit - comes into play: a complex system that works to protect the Italian economy from illegal activity.

How can money be used to support terrorism? And what exactly is money laundering?

In our Made easy series, you will discover how the UIF analyses, cross-checks and reports suspicious transactions, and why its role is essential in tackling money laundering and terrorist financing - phenomena that threaten the security, fair competition and transparency of the economic system.