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ARTICLE · 21 OCTOBER 2026

AMLA Finalises Three Sets Of Regulatory Technical Standards

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The Anti-Money Laundering Authority has finalized three sets of Regulatory Technical Standards that will establish a unified framework for obliged entities across the European Union to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. These standards address customer due diligence requirements, transaction identification criteria, and group-wide compliance measures, marking a significant step toward harmonized AML/CFT enforcement throughout the EU.

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Jonathan Camilleri
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On 1st October 2026, the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (“AMLA”) has published a press release announcing that it has finalised three sets of Regulatory Technical Standards (“RTSs”) defining key measures obliged entities must apply to reduce money laundering and terrorist financing risks. The RTSs form part of the broader AML/CFT rulebook of the EU and provides the private sector with a common framework for meeting the requirements and mark a milestone towards a clear and consistent AML/CFT framework for the EU.

The RTSs cover three separate areas of AML/CFT requirements for obliged entities as per the below.

A. RTS on Customer Due Diligence (“CDD”)

This RTS outlines key requirements and provide greater clarity on customer and beneficial owner identification and verification requirements, the use of simplified due diligence measures in low-risk situations, acceptable verification sources, alternative non-face-to-face verification methods, and the use of electronic identification

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