AML/CTF/CPF
Industry NewsThe SPD presents the Authority’s strategic priorities and delivery programme.
Key points include:
➡️ Strategic Focus: AMLA confirms three core deliverables - completing the Single Rulebook, advancing supervisory convergence, and strengthening cooperation between Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs);
➡️ Regulatory Delivery: The SPD details AMLA’s approach to delivering its core regulatory mandates, with a focus on simplification and clearer industry guidance, including on customer due diligence;
➡️ Supervisory Frameworks: AMLA sets out plans to advance direct supervision in parallel with laying the foundations for indirect supervision and oversight across the EU;
➡️ FIU Framework: The document details steps to operationalise the EU FIU framework and strengthen cooperation at EU level; and
➡️ Risk & Infrastructure Build-out: AMLA will develop its risk frameworks while scaling its organisation, IT infrastructure and internal governance to support effective delivery.
✅ Firms should use the SPD to anticipate upcoming mandates, timelines and consultation opportunities, and begin preparing for a more cohesive EU AML supervisory framework as AMLA moves towards full operational delivery.
