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EBA Updates Risk Indicators & Methodological Guide to Strengthen Supervisory Consistency
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published an updated list of indicators used in its risk assessment and risk analysis tools, alongside a revised methodological guide. The update is designed to improve clarity and consistency in how risk indicators are calculated and interpreted across EBA publications, supporting more robust and comparable supervisory risk assessments. Importantly, the changes do not introduce any new reporting requirements for institutions or compet

OpusDatum
Jan 281 min read


EBA Transfers AML/CFT Powers to AMLA in EU Supervision Shift
The European Banking Authority (EBA) and the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA) have formally completed the handover of all anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing mandates, effective 1 January 2026. The transition marks the end of the EBA’s standalone AML/CFT role, which began in 2020, and represents a structural shift in how the European Union oversees financial crime risks. The transfer is a core component of

OpusDatum
Jan 192 min read


EBA Laying the Groundwork for AMLA’s Success
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

OpusDatum
Oct 30, 20252 min read


EBA Finds AML/CFT Colleges Improving but Lacking Coordination
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

OpusDatum
Oct 21, 20252 min read


EBA Publishes 2024 Report on Supervisory Convergence Including AML/CTF
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has today released its annual Report on the convergence of supervisory practices for 2024 across the European Union. The Report highlights the EBA’s sustained efforts to strengthen supervisory alignment among Member States, covering prudential supervision, resolution, consumer protection, digital finance, and—until the end of 2025—anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT). This year’s Report marks the first

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Oct 14, 20252 min read


EBA Report Reveals Widespread Use of White Labelling in Banking & Payments
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published a new report revealing that white labelling – where financial products or services are offered under another company’s brand – is now used by more than a third of banks across the EU. The findings underscore a rapid shift in financial distribution models driven by digitalisation, platformisation, and partnerships between regulated and non-regulated entities. According to the EBA’s 2025 Spring Risk Assessment Questionnaire, 35

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Oct 13, 20252 min read


Supervisors Should Learn from Crypto Cases to Strengthen Financial Crime Prevention, Says EBA
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published a comprehensive report calling on supervisors across the EU to draw lessons from...

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Oct 8, 20252 min read


EBA Finds Significant Improvement in AML/CFT Supervision of Banks Across the EU
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published a new Report revealing that supervisory oversight of anti-money laundering and...

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Oct 7, 20252 min read


EU Supervisory Authorities Warn Consumers of Risks & Limited Protections for Certain Crypto-Assets & Providers
The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – collectively the ESAs) have issued a joint warning to consumers about the...

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Oct 5, 20252 min read


EBA Publishes 2026 Work Programme with Focus on Efficiency and Regulatory Reform
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published its 2026 Work Programme, setting out its strategic priorities and a detailed plan to...

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Sep 30, 20252 min read


EBA Launches 2025 EU-Wide Transparency Exercise to Strengthen Market Discipline
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has announced the launch of its 2025 EU-wide Transparency Exercise, reinforcing its commitment to...

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Sep 28, 20251 min read


SupTech Identified as Key Driver for More Effective AML/CFT Supervision, Says EBA
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published a new report highlighting the transformative role of supervisory technology (SupTech)...

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Aug 12, 20252 min read
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