What is the Anti-Money Laundering Authority?
The Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) is the EU's centralised AML supervisory body, headquartered in Frankfurt. Established in 2024, AMLA represents a fundamental shift from decentralised, directive-based AML supervision to a centralised, regulation-based model.
AMLA's role
AMLA's remit covers several areas:
- Direct supervision of the highest-risk obliged entities across the EU
- Coordination of national supervisory authorities, including those overseeing non-financial institutions
- FIU coordination to enhance cross-border intelligence sharing
- Technical standards to ensure consistent application of the single rulebook
For a detailed analysis of AMLA's impact on non-financial institutions, see our article on what AMLA means for DNFBPs.
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