The European Banking Authority’s (EBA) response to the European Commission’s Call for Advice marks a pivotal step towards establishing the European Union’s new anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regime. Published on 30 October 2025, the EBA’s recommendations aim to ensure that the future Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) launches on a strong, risk-based foundation. At the heart of the EBA’s advice lies a clear intention to create a

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published its fifth and final Report on the Functioning of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Colleges , finding that the framework has become an effective tool for improving information exchange and strengthening AML/CFT supervision across the European Union. However, the EBA noted that one of the key objectives of the system remains unfulfilled — the ability to address issues affecting multiple

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The UK, in coordination with the European Union, has introduced a reduced Oil Price Cap on seaborne Russian crude oil, lowering the...