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Combating the Financing of Terrorism (Giessbach II)
International Seminar, Davos, Switzerland, 1-3 October 2008

Combating the Financing of Terrorism (Giessbach II)
THE IDEA
Since 9/11, terrorist financing has been
at the top of the international agenda.
Tremendous efforts and large financial
sums have been invested to build up
efficient anti-terrorist financing systems.
Eight years later, while impressive inroads
have been made, maximising the
effectiveness of these systems remains
a challenge and concrete results are still
difficult to identify.
What are the challenges in combating
the financing of terrorism today? Cooperation
between Governments and
financial institutions must be improved
to enable the targeting, seizing, freezing,
and confiscation of terrorist assets. The
mechanisms required by international
standard-setters must be implemented
effectively in the domestic legal framework
of each country. If fundamental
and universally recognised human rights
standards are considered an obstacle to
countering the threat of terrorism, the
terrorists have won. The use and sharing
of intelligence must remain an essential
component in the implementation of efficient
anti-terrorist financing measures.
In October 2007, over 100 experts from
33 countries met in Giessbach, Switzerland,
to discuss some of these ongoing
challenges and develop practical
solutions to the main issues in question.
Participants of this international seminar
came from law enforcement, financial
institutions, FIUs, regulators, supervisors
and international organisations. The diverse
composition of experts with both
private and public sector backgrounds
allowed for an extensive exchange of
different views. It also provided a unique
opportunity for networking.
The so-called “GIESSBACH II” Seminar
will take place in October 2008 in
Davos, Switzerland and builds upon
the experiences and discussions of
last year. Again, the Seminar will take
place in a scenic location in the middle
of the Swiss Alps. The legendary Hotel
Schatzalp is located 1800 meters above
sea level and achieved world fame as
the setting of Thomas Mann’s classic
novel “The Magic Mountain”. We hope
that you too will experience the magic.
The number of available seminar seats
is limited and will be given on a first
come, first serve basis.
I look forward to welcoming you to the
Giessbach process.
Daniel Thelesklaf
Basel Institute on Governance

Combating the Financing of Terrorism (Giessbach II)
THE SPEAKERS
Hans Peter Bauer
Basel Institute on
Governance,
former Chief Compliance
Officer of UBS
René Brülhart
Director of the
Liechtenstein Financial
Intelligence Unit
Yara Esquivel
Anti-Corruption Expert,
Basel Institute on Governance
Dr Marco Gercke
Cybercrime Expert,
Attorney-at-Law
Henriette Haas
Senior Lecturer,
University of Zurich
Radha Ivory
Anti-Corruption Expert,
Basel Institute on
Governance
Leo Keller
CEO,
Netbreeze Ltd
Tom Lasich
Senior Anti-Corruption
Expert,
Basel Institute on
Governance
Dr. Michael Levi
Professor of Criminology
at Cardiff University
Mark Pieth
Professor of Criminal Law,
Chairman, Basel Institute
on Governance
Yehuda Shaffer
Director of Financial
Intelligence Unit of Israel
Corey J. Smith
Acting Deputy Chief of the
Terrorism Financing Unit,
US Department of Justice
John Solomon
Global Head of Terrorism
Research,
World-Check
Dr Guido Steinberg
Research Associate,
German Institute for Intern.
and Security Affairs
Kilian Strauss
Senior Programme Officer,
OSCE
Bob Upton
former Deputy Group
Money Laundering
Reporting Officer,
Lloyds TSB Bank
Christine Burgener Schraner
Ambassador, Anti-Terrorism
Co-ordinator, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Jacques Rayroud
Federal Prosecutor, Office of the
Attorney General of Switzerland

Combating the Financing of Terrorism (Giessbach II)
THE LOCATION
Welcome to the Hotel Schatzalp Davos -
one of Switzerland‘s most spectacularly
situated hotels. The hotel is located 300
meters above Davos, on a sunny terrace
just below the tree line. The hotel, built
in art-nouveau style, is reached by a
four-minute ride on the private hotel
funicular which departs from the centre
of Davos Platz. The Alpinum Schatzalp
surrounding the hotel, is a beautiful botanical
garden with 3‘500 different species
of alpine plants. The Hotel Schatzalp
is known throughout the world as the
setting of the novel „The Magic Mountain“
written by Thomas Mann.
Free Wi-Fi access is available in the
south-facing rooms and the hotel lobby.
All south-facing rooms have a loggia
(large balcony for sunbathing). The
superior south-facing twin rooms are
very spacious.
Facilities: small indoor swimming pool
and sauna, charming lounge and bar
with open fireplace; hotel lift; dining
room; the Schatzalp restaurant next to
the hotel with a popular sun terrace for
lunches. Guests may use the Schatzalp
funicular free of charge.
Set in an exceptionally beautiful
mountain arena at 1560 meters above
sea level, Davos is the highest town in
Europe and, on six different mountains,
offers one of the most diverse hiking
and experiences available in the Swiss
Alps. In town, world class ice hockey,
cross country skiing, ice skating, swimming,
art galleries, museums, spas and
great shopping opportunities all vie for
attention.

Combating the Financing of Terrorism (Giessbach II)
THE PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
The presentations will cover the
following topics:
Trends in the Development of Islamist
Terrorism
Terrorist Financing Case Studies
The Use of Intelligence in Detecting
Terrorist Financing
Listing and Delisting
Fighting Terrorist Financing and Protecting
Human Rights: A dilemma?
Cyberterrorism - How do terrorists
use modern technology?
Terrorist Financing risks arising from
Charities
The workshops will focus on:
Confiscation and Recovery of Terrorist
Assets
The Role of Financial Intelligence in
Fighting Terrorist Financing
Cooperation between Law enforcement
and the Private Sector
The Use of Technology in Fighting
Terrorist Financing
The Russian Experience in Combating
Terrorist Financing (tbc)
Please find an updated and
detailed agenda at:
www.AMLCFT-seminar.org

Combating the Financing of Terrorism (Giessbach II)
THE PRICE
One day programme:
EUR 330 (lunch included)
All inclusive fee:
EUR 990
This fee includes:
Full seminar programme
3 nights accommodation at Hotel
Schatzalp (30 September –
3 October)
3 breakfasts, lunches and dinners;
coffee breaks
Seminar documentation
Free use of local transport in Davos
area
Free use of mountain railways
(during day)
Social programme on 2 October
Free use of wireless internet
Swiss VAT
Extras:
Additional night (single room):
EUR 110 / night (including breakfast and
dinner)
Additional night (double room):
EUR 210 / night (including breakfast and
dinner)
Companion (double occupation of
room):
EUR 300 for 3 nights (including breakfast
and dinner)
Train transport to Davos from Zurich
Airport :
EUR 80 (return; 2nd class)
EUR 120 (return; 1st class)
South side rooms with Balcony (if
available):
EUR 40 / night
Rebates:
Public officials:
10% on all inclusive fee
Registration:
Please register under:
www.AMLCFT-seminar.org
Language:
Seminar language will be English.
Simultanious interpretation into Russian
is planned to be provided.