Latest Updates from AMLA
The FIAU would like to bring to your attention various updates from the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA). AMLA has launched two public consultations on draft instruments concerning group-wide requirements and business-wide risk assessment and has also published updates regarding the next steps in preparing for the selection of obliged entities for direct supervision starting in 2028.
Draft Guidelines on business-wide risk assessment.
AMLA has launched a public consultation on draft guidelines under AMLR Article 10(4). It sets out the minimum expectations for all obliged entities in identifying risks of money laundering and terrorist financing across their operations. These guidelines aim to support entities in making informed, risk-based decisions on how to manage their specific risk exposure across both the financial and non-financial sectors.
AMLA has also scheduled an online public hearing on these draft guidelines on 28 May 2026 between 10:00 and 12:00 CET. Further details on the public hearing will be made available by AMLA in due course. For further information on these draft Guidelines, reference should be made to the following link.
The FIAU encourages relevant subject persons (obliged entities) to actively participate in this consultation process by reviewing the consultation document and submitting their feedback through the following link by 15 July 2026, 23:59.
Draft RTS on group-wide minimum requirements and additional measures for subsidiaries and branches in third countries.
AMLA has launched a public consultation on draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) concerning group-wide requirements. The draft RTS, issued under Articles 16(4) and 17(3) of the AMLR, set out minimum standards for group-wide AML/CFT frameworks, including in cross-border contexts and where obliged entities operate in third countries.
These requirements aim to ensure that groups maintain a consolidated view of money laundering and terrorist financing risks across their entire organisation and adapt their policies, procedures, and control functions accordingly.
AMLA has scheduled an online public hearing on this draft RTS on the 20th of May 2026 between 10:00 and 12:00 CET. Additional information on the public hearing will be made available by AMLA in due course.
For further information on these draft Guidelines, reference should be made to the following link.
The FIAU encourages relevant subject persons (obliged entities) to actively participate in this consultation process by reviewing the consultation document and submitting their feedback through the following link by 15 June 2026, 23:59.
When submitting feedback, AMLA encourages stakeholders to ensure their comments are clear and constructive. To be most effective, comments should: directly respond to the question posed, clearly indicate the relevant point, provide a well-supported rationale with evidence, and suggest alternative regulatory options for consideration.
AMLA advances preparations for the 2027 selection exercise
AMLA is progressing preparations for its first selection of financial institutions to be placed under direct EU-level supervision from 2028. Up to 40 high-risk entities will be identified using a risk-based methodology.
To support this, the European Banking Authority (EBA) has published a draft taxonomy and data model for consultation to identify obliged entities that will fall under AMLA’s direct supervision. The first selection exercise will take place in 2027. The draft is published on EBA’s website and should be read alongside the templates and instructions AMLA published for the testing and calibration exercise.
Updated template for the 2026 testing and calibration exercise
AMLA has published an updated version of the data collection template for the 2026 testing and calibration exercise, launched on 16 March 2026. Only entities that are credit providers and/or have activities in Kosovo are required to use this new template.
The update corrects two omissions in the original template:
- Kosovo has been added to the list of countries.
- Credit providers have been added to the list of entity types.
Both the updated and original templates will be accepted. Entities that have already submitted their files are not required to resubmit.
More information on these updates can be found on AMLA’s website through this link.