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Our ESG p also highlights key sustainable finance-related developments for 2026, including the expansion of ESMA's supervisory powers under the EU Green...

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Our ESG p also highlights key sustainable finance-related developments for 2026, including the expansion of ESMA's supervisory powers under the EU Green Bond Standard Regulation and the ESG Ratings Regulation, and ongoing simplification work under the Omnibus proposals.

AML/CFT

The EBA handed over its AML / CFT mandates, powers and resources to the new EU Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA) at the end of 2025. Since being operationalised, AMLA's focus has been on drafting the regulatory technical standards (RTS), implementing technical standards (ITS) and guidelines required under the EU AML / CFT package. AMLA is responsible for 23 level 2 and level 3 mandates that must be delivered before July 2026. As an immediate priority, AMLA will have a focus on the supervision of higher risk sectors and areas across the EU, including crypto-asset service providers (CASPs).

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