NBFIRA

TO:              AML/CFT Compliance Officers – Non-Bank Financial Institutions

FROM:         Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA)   

DATE:         April 7, 2026 

SUBJECT:    INVITATION TO THE NBFIRA BOTSWANA’S NATIONAL RISK ASSESSMENT CASCADING WORKSHOP

1. Reference is made to the above subject matter.

2. The Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) invites Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs) to participate in the upcoming Botswana AML/CFT National Risk Assessment (NRA) cascading workshop at Travel Lodge Gaborone, scheduled for the below dates;

DatesMorning session (0930-1130hrs)Afternoon session (1430-1630hrs)
April 20, 2026Select entities 
April 21, 2026Capital Markets, Medical Aids, reinsurers, life insurers, general insurersInsurance Brokers, Retirement Funds
April 22, 2026Corporate AgenciesMicrolenders
April 23, 2026PawnshopsFinancing and Leasing

3. The workshop follows the completion of the NRA process and is intended to present the key findings, outline their implications, and provide guidance on appropriate risk mitigation measures for the respective sectors. Regulated institutions are, therefore, requested to nominate representatives as per the invitation letters.

4. Confirmation of participation, together with the full contact details of the nominated representatives, should be submitted by close of business on 10 April 2026 via the link provided. Workshop Registration Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/3zX4us1jXW

5. We trust for the above to be in order. Should you require any clarification, please contact the AML/CFT department at amlcft@nbfira.org.bw.