Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism

From 1 January 2026, responsibility for all EU‑level anti‑money laundering and counter‑terrorist financing (AML/CFT) tasks has moved from the European Banking Authority (EBA) to the new Anti‑Money Laundering Authority (AMLA).

AMLA now develops and enforces the EU’s common AML/CFT rules, directly supervises selected high‑risk financial institutions, and coordinates the work of national Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs).

For any AML/CFT‑related information going forward, please visit: https://www.amla.europa.eu

Although the EBA no longer manages the AML/CFT rulebook, Article 54 of the AMLA Regulation ensures that all existing EBA AML/CFT guidelines and standards remain valid until AMLA replaces them.

The EBA continues to contribute to safeguarding the EU financial system from money‑laundering and terrorist‑financing risks through its prudential supervisory work, including by:

• assessing ML/TF risks during authorisations and fit-and-proper assessments;
• overseeing ongoing supervision across the banking, payments, and crypto‑asset sectors;
• promoting consistent supervisory approaches across the EU.

For more details, consult the relevant legal acts within the Single Rulebook.