The University of Liechtenstein bid farewell in a festive ceremony to the first graduates of the newly launched Certificate Program in Economic Criminal Law.

On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, Dr. Christian Frommelt, Rector of the University of Liechtenstein, warmly welcomed the first graduates of the Certificate Program in Economic Criminal Law to their graduation ceremony. In his welcoming address, he emphasized the importance of this new part-time continuing education program for the Liechtenstein economic and financial center.

Following his address, Dr. Christian Frommelt presented the certificates and congratulated the graduates on successfully completing the program. He once again highlighted their great achievement in completing this part-time course of study. A total of nine students completed the first cycle of the program, which began in September 2023 under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Konstantina Papathanasiou, LL.M., Professor of Economic Criminal Law, Compliance, and Digitalization.

The continuous changes in the framework conditions at the financial center mean that the roles of compliance officers, AML officers, trustees, or lawyers are becoming increasingly demanding. The associated requirements regarding the prevention of criminal liability risks should not be underestimated. Therefore, a solid education and continuous professional development are indispensable. Through the practice-oriented training offered by the Chair of Economic Criminal Law, Compliance, and Digitalization, the graduates have acquired sound professional qualifications that optimally prepare them for their roles within the Liechtenstein financial sector.

The next cycle of the certificate program will begin in September 2025.