Funding Defense: Regulatory Issues and Compliance

On June 10, 2026, the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Business hosted an informational seminar titled “Financing Defense: Regulatory Aspects and Compliance.” At the event, organized by the Ministry in collaboration with the Spanish Banking Association (AEB), participants were briefed on existing legislative tools to combat the proliferation and smuggling of defense and dual-use materials, as well as the financing of terrorism, both in the commercial and financial spheres.

Opening

  • Julían Conthe, Director General for Trade Policy and Economic Security.
  • Alejandra Kindelán, President of the Spanish Banking Association (AEB).

Spanish export control legislation

  • Rafael Coloma, Deputy Director General for International Trade in Defence Material and Dual-Use Items.

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The use of suspicious transaction reports to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and dual-use items

  • Antonio Sevilla, Chief Inspector of the Spanish National Police, National Police Unit assigned to SEPBLAC.
  • Antonio Lorente, Senior AML/CFT/CPF Expert, SEPBLAC.

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The risks related to the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in Spain

  • Irene Sánchez Pérez, Adviser at the Deputy Directorate General for the Inspection and Control of Capital Movements.

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The legal framework and procedures governing targeted financial sanctions relating to the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

  • María Antonia Ripoll Fornés, Adviser at the Deputy Directorate General for the Inspection and Control of Capital Movements.

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The role of ICO in the defence and dual-use materials market

  • Manuel Illueca Muñoz, President of the Official Credit Institute (ICO).

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