The Egmont Group is an international, united body of 177 Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) established to facilitate and prompt the exchange of information, knowledge and cooperation amongst its member FIUs. 

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Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, the Egmont Group provides FIUs with a platform to securely exchange expertise and financial intelligence to combat money laundering, terrorist financing and other financial crimes. By fostering collaboration between FIUs across different jurisdictions, the Egmont Group helps strengthen the global financial system and supports FIUs in conducting investigations and intelligence sharing effectively.

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The Egmont Group provides FIUs with a platform to securely exchange expertise and financial intelligence to combat money laundering, terrorist financing (ML/TF) and associated predicate offenses. It also promotes global standards and best practices for FIU operations - offering training, resources and technical assistance to its members.

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