Tag: Anti-Money Laundering Authority
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AMLA Issues Consultation on Customer Due Diligence: What Financial Institutions Need to Know
The newly formed Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) has published one of its first major consultation papers, seeking industry input on draft Regulatory Technical Standards for Customer Due Diligence under the new EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulation. Released on 9 February 2026, this consultation marks a critical step in transitioning from the directive-based framework to directly applicable…
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EBA advises on the new AML regime: how compliance teams should start preparing
The European Banking Authority’s (EBA) recent response to the European Commission’s Call for Advice marks a significant step toward operationalising the new EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA). While this may sound like another layer of bureaucracy, for compliance professionals across banks, investment firms, and payment institutions, the implications are real and immediate. The document provides…
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A roadmap for obliged entities under the new EU AML framework
The European Union’s new AML package, which consists of Regulation (EU) 2024/1620 (AMLAR), Regulation (EU) 2024/1624 (AMLR), and Directive (EU) 2024/1640 (AMLD), marks the most far-reaching reform of Europe’s anti-money laundering rules to date. Its impact will be felt across a wide spectrum of financial institutions, including banks, investment firms, insurers, payment institutions, crypto-asset service…
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What AMLA means for the crypto industry
On 1 July 2025, the new European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) officially launched its supervisory powers. Barely a month into its mandate, AMLA made its stance on crypto crystal clear: firms active in the sector must put strong anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) safeguards in place from day one. This isn’t just a…