The core objectives of the ITMCFM research activities are:
- priority development of fundamental knowledge by organizing and conducting research and analytical studies to increase the rating of compliance of the Russian Federation and partner states with AML/CFT international standards;
- creation of a scientific base and a unified scientific space for the national anti-money laundering systems of the member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG);
- development and updating of research and training materials for formation of educational programs and implementation of activities as part of additional professional education, as well as training courses, seminars, round tables, conferences, etc.