Tag: Compliance
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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…