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AML/CTF Playbook: EU Edition #3: Mapping The Expansion Of EU Obliged Entities
The European Union's newly adopted anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing package represents a significant evolution in financial crime prevention, introducing a harmonised rulebook that expands the range of entities required to comply with AML/CTF obligations. This comprehensive analysis examines how the Package transforms the regulatory landscape for obliged entities across EU member states, comparing the new requirements against both the previous EU directive framework and existing domesti
European Union Government
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A&O Shearman
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Updates To The Companies Act (Register Of Beneficial Owners) Regulations
Malta has introduced significant amendments to its beneficial ownership regime through the Companies Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026, establishing a three-tier access system and new reporting requirements. Companies must now assess whether they fall within the scope of the updated regime and comply with the new Form BO4 filing obligations by January 2027, or face substantial penalties.
Malta Commercial
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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates
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Business-Wide Risk Assessment (BWRA): New Cyprus Bar Association Guidance And The 2027 AMLR Deadline
The Cyprus Bar Association has issued its first Guidelines on Business-Wide Risk Assessment (BWRA), establishing a comprehensive framework for supervised entities to identify and mitigate money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions risks. These guidelines provide practical direction for compliance with the new EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulation ahead of its July 2027 implementation deadline, outlining methodologies for risk assessment, control evaluation and ongoing monitoring requirements.
Cyprus Government
Frangos Law
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Netherlands – Investment Bank Fined €8.5m For Compliance Failures, Including Sanctions
The Dutch central bank has imposed a significant financial penalty on ABN Amro for failures in its customer due diligence processes, particularly concerning high-risk clients. The investigation revealed critical gaps in the bank's ability to identify and address potential sanctions evasion involving dual-use goods and intermediaries in high-risk jurisdictions.
Netherlands Government
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Duane Morris LLP
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Ireland’s AML/CFT Action Plan: 2026 – 2027
Ireland's Department of Finance has released its third National Risk Assessment on Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Proliferation Financing, identifying very significant risks in retail banking, digital banking, crypto-assets, and payment institutions. The assessment is accompanied by a comprehensive 30-Point Action Plan designed to strengthen Ireland's financial crime response framework over the next 18 months through enhanced regulatory oversight, beneficial ownership transparency, and sector-spe
Ireland Finance
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Arthur Cox
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AMLA’s BWRA Consultation: Setting EU‑Wide Standards For Risk Assessment
The Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) has launched a consultation on draft Guidelines establishing EU-wide minimum standards for Business Wide Risk Assessments, marking a significant shift towards more consistent, evidence-based risk assessments across Member States. These Guidelines reinforce the central role of the BWRA in AML/CFT compliance and set out four key requirements covering business overview, inherent risk identification, control quality assessment, and residual risk evaluation.
Malta Government
CC
Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates
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The Sanctioning Powers Of The European Anti-Money Laundering Authority
The European Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA) has been granted extensive enforcement powers to oversee compliance across the EU. These powers include the ability to impose administrative measures, pecuniary sanctions of up to €10 million or 10% of annual turnover, and periodic penalty payments on supervised entities. Understanding the scope, conditions, and legal remedies associated with these enforcement tools is critical for financial institutions
European Union Government
JD
Jones Day
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