New financial crime rules for businesses set out by EU’s AMLA
( October 1, 2026, 09:06 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: New rules setting out how businesses should check customers, identify linked transactions and manage financial crime risks across corporate groups have been published by the EU’s Anti-Money Laundering Authority. The measures aim to improve the prevention and detection of financial crime, while maintaining a risk-based approach. The rules have been sent to the European Commission for adoption, and would generally apply six months after entering into force.Press release follows. Documents attached. ...
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