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What Is AMLA? Inside the EU’s New Authority for Anti-Money Laundering Supervision
In this Compliance Officers Playbook episode, we explore the role and responsibilities of the European Union’s Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) and how it is reshaping financial crime supervision across member states. AMLA’s core mission is to create legal and regulatory consistency throughout the EU by developing binding technical standards, practical guidelines, and supervisory recommendations.
We discuss how these tools clarify compliance expectations, strengthen cooperation between national supervisors, and improve the overall effectiveness of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing controls. The episode also highlights how AMLA balances innovation with continuity by incorporating established regulatory frameworks originally developed by the European Banking Authority.
By bringing supervision under a more rigorous and harmonised structure, AMLA aims to reduce systemic vulnerabilities and better protect the EU financial system from money laundering and terrorist financing risks. This episode provides essential context for compliance professionals, policymakers, and financial institutions preparing for the next phase of EU AML oversight.
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