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

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

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

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published a comprehensive report calling on supervisors across the EU to draw lessons from...

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published a new Report revealing that supervisory oversight of anti-money laundering and...

The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – collectively the ESAs) have issued a joint warning to consumers about the...

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published its 2026 Work Programme, setting out its strategic priorities and a detailed plan to...

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

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published a new report highlighting the transformative role of supervisory technology (SupTech)...

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued a stark warning that the rapid and sometimes uncritical adoption of innovative compliance...

The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA) have today announced the signing of a multilateral Memorandum of Understanding...