AMLD
Anti-Money Laundering Directive
Definition
Alternative name for the EU Money Laundering Directives, commonly referenced as AMLD4, AMLD5, or AMLD6. Each iteration has expanded the scope of regulated entities, strengthened beneficial ownership transparency requirements, and tightened rules around high-risk third countries and virtual assets.
Regulatory Context
AMLD5 brought virtual currency exchanges and custodian wallet providers into scope. AMLD6 harmonised the definition of money laundering predicate offences across EU member states and introduced aiding and abetting provisions.