Renew Europe calls for crackdown on Russia’s impunity and dirty money in Europe
In the light of recent disclosures by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Renew Europe urges the EU Commission and…
EBA issues ‘travel rule’ guidance to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing
The European Banking Authority (EBA) issued today new Guidelines on the so-called ‘travel rule’, i.e. the information that should accompany…
EU Commission answer on concerns over introduction of cash limit
According to EU Commissioner McGuinness, the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing (AML/CFT) deals with criminal behaviours. It is…
Finland updates risk assessment of money laundering and terrorist financing
Unofficial international money remittances involve a very high risk of money laundering and terrorist financing. In addition, public authorities responsible…
Swiss Federal Council signs immunity agreement with Afghan Fund
The board of trustees of the Afghan Fund is responsible for determining the specific allocation of the funds. It ensures…
EBA assessment of the AML/CFT supervision of banks
Some competent authorities in the sample have extensively changed their approach to anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism…
EU Council and Parliament agree on anti-money laundering authority seat
Today, the Council and the European Parliament representatives reached a common understanding on the process for selecting the seat of…
Swiss Federal Council initiates consultation on strengthening the anti-money laundering framework
At its meeting on 30 August 2023, the Federal Council launched the consultation procedure on a bill to strengthen the…
Switzerland: Strengthening the fight against terrorist financing and money laundering
Bern, 26 April 2023 At its meeting on 26 April, the Federal Council took note...
Fighting money laundering and terrorist financing: EU applies new measures
Brussels, 28 March 2023 Consistent application of rules and sanctions Verified information about beneficial owners...
Money-laundering and terrorist financing: latest EU assessment available
Brussels, 28 October 2022 The Commission has adopted the Supranational Risk Assessment (SNRA) Report, a...
Ireland: IMF note on anti-money laundering and financing of terrorism
OCTOBER 21, 2022 While domestic money laundering (ML) threats are well understood by the authorities,...
Traceability of crypto-assets: Deal on new rules to stop illicit flows in the EU
Brussels, 29 June 2022 First EU rules for tracing transfers of crypto-assets like bitcoins and...
Anti-Money Laundering Authority: MEPs present plan to crack down on dirty money
Brussels, 15 June 2022 This afternoon, the Civil Liberties and Economic Affairs committees will discuss...
MEPs’ debate effectiveness of fight against money laundering and terrorist financing
Brussels, 2 June,2022 On Thursday 2 June, MEPs considered a draft report outlining changes that...
EBA concludes its Luanda Leaks investigation
EBA concludes its Luanda leaks investigation and points to significant differences in competent authorities’ responses...
Crypto-assets transfers, money laundering, terrorist financing: EU Council adopts mandate
Brussels, 1 December 2021 Ambassadors of member states today adopted a mandate of the Council...
Geldwäsche und Terrorismusfinanzierung: Bundesrat äußert sich zu EU-Regeln
In seiner Plenarsitzung am 26. November 2021 hat der Bundesrat die Pläne für ein einheitliches...
EU anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism blacklisting – EU Commission answer
E-002888/2021 Answer given by Ms McGuinness on behalf of the European Commission (20.8.2021) The EU...
How to use public-private partnerships to prevent and fight money laundering and terrorist financing?
About this consultation Feedback period: 27 July 2021 – 02 November 2021 (midnight Brussels time) Topic: Single market...
EU-Abgeordneter Sven Giegold (Grüne/EFA) zum EU-Anti-Geldwäsche-Paket: “Schlagkräftige Ansage”
Heute (Dienstag, 20. Juli) veröffentlicht die Europäische Kommission ihr lang erwartetes Anti-Geldwäsche-Paket (AML). Das Paket...
EU Commissioner McGuinness on the anti-money laundering package
Brussels, 20 July 2021 “Check against delivery” Good afternoon, thanks for joining us and thank...
EU Commission VP Dombrovskis: Remarks on the anti-money-laundering package
Brussels, 20 July 2021 “Check against delivery” Ladies and gentlemen, Financial crime generates billions of euros in dirty...
S&D Group: New single rulebook gives teeth to EU anti-money laundering laws
The S&D Group in the European Parliament welcomes the new legislative package presented by the...
Markus Ferber (EVP/CSU) und Ralf Seekatz (EVP/CDU) zum Anti-Geldwäsche-Paket der EU-Kommission
Die EU-Kommission stellt heute ihr Anti-Geldwäsche-Paket vor. Dazu erklären Markus Ferber (CSU), wirtschaftspolitischer Sprecher der...
Joachim Schuster (S&D/SPD) zum EU-Geldwäsche-Paket: Vorschlag überfällig
Die Europäische Kommission stellt heute einen Vorschlag für den stärkeren Kampf gegen Geldwäsche in der...
Financial crime: How the EU Commission overhauls rules on anti-money laundering and terrorist financing
Brussels, 20 July 2021 The European Commission has today presented an ambitious package of legislative...
Money laundering and terrorist financing: EU sharpens cash control rules
New rules come into force tomorrow, 3 June, which will improve the EU’s system of controls...