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May 13th 2026

AMLA holds a public hearing to consult on the draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) for Home-Host Supervisory Cooperation

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Sectors:

General

Topics:

AML / Financial Crime

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April 17th 2026

Public consultation by AMLA on the draft RTS on group-wide minimum requirements and additional measures for subsidiaries and branches in third countries

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AI Analysis

The CSSF publication highlights AMLA's public consultation on draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) under Articles 16(4) and 17(3) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1624, specifying minimum group-wide AML/CFT requirements and additional measures for subsidiaries and branches in third countries. This matters because it aims to harmonize cross-border AML frameworks, ensuring groups maintain consolidated ML/TF risk views and robust controls, particularly in high-risk third-country operations, impacting EU financial groups' compliance structures. Private sector input is encouraged to align standards with practical operations.[https://www.cssf.lu/en/Document/public-consultation-by-amla-on-the-draft-rts-on-group-wide-minimum-requirements-and-additional-measures-for-subsidiaries-and-branches-in-third-countries/][https://www.amla.europa.eu/amla-consults-group-wide-requirements-and-business-wide-risk-assessment_en]

What Changed

- Group-wide AML/CFT frameworks: Establishes minimum standards for design and implementation across groups, including cross-border structures and third-country operations, to enable consolidated...
Third-country subsidiaries and branches: Introduces additional measures for entities in non-EU countries, extending requirements beyond traditional groups to other...
Information sharing and parent identification: Defines provisions for intra-group data sharing and criteria to identify the EU parent undertaking when multiple entities report to a third-country head...
Interlinked mandates: Cross-references obligations between Articles 16(4) and 17(3) for complementary requirements on organizational...

Suggested Considerations

Register for 20 May 2026 public hearing to engage directly on practical application across group structures.[https://www.amla.europa.eu/events/public-hearing-draft-rts-group-wide-minimum-requirements-and-additional-measures-subsidiaries-and-2026-05-20_en]
Assess current group-wide AML/CFT frameworks against proposed minimums, identifying gaps in third-country controls, risk consolidation, and data sharing protocols.

Compliance Impact

Urgency: High – Firms with third-country exposure must act now on consultation (closes 15 July 2026) to influence final RTS, as these will mandate binding minimums for group-wide AML/CFT, potentially requiring significant framework overhauls for risk consolidation and controls. Non-engagement risks misaligned systems post-adoption, increasing supervisory scrutiny under harmonized EU standards; early assessment prevents rushed...

References

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Sectors:

Banking & Credit Investment Management Payments & E-Money

Topics:

AML / Financial Crime Reporting & Disclosure Senior Managers / Governance

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April 17th 2026

Public consultation by AMLA on the draft Guidelines on business-wide risk assessment

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AI Analysis

AMLA has launched a public consultation on draft Guidelines for business-wide risk assessments (BWRA) under the new Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (EU 2024/1624), with submissions open until 15 July 2026. These guidelines establish minimum requirements for all obliged entities across financial and non-financial sectors to systematically identify and manage money laundering and terrorist financing risks inherent to their operations.

What Changed

The draft Guidelines introduce four minimum requirements for conducting adequate business-wide risk assessments applicable to all obliged entities. The framework mandates that entities:
Identify risk exposure across their business model, customers, products, services, transactions, delivery channels, and geographical exposure
Maintain consolidated risk views across group structures, eliminating silos between branches and subsidiaries
Utilize internal and external data sources to build comprehensive risk landscapes, including monitoring customer behavior changes and tracking international typologies
Apply proportionality based on entity size, business model, and risk profile, while ensuring consistent application of policies across the organization The guidelines specifically address evaluation...

Suggested Considerations

*Immediate (by 15 July 2026):
Review draft Guidelines and assess alignment with current BWRA practices
Identify gaps between existing risk assessment frameworks and proposed minimum requirements
Prepare formal consultation responses, particularly if your organization operates in non-financial sectors
Register for relevant public hearings (28 May for BWRA Guidelines; 20 May for group-wide RTS) to engage directly with AMLA

Key Dates

Later in 2026

- Final adoption of guidelines and technical standards

16 April 2026

- Consultation launched

20 May 2026, 10:00–12:00 CET

- Public hearing on draft RTS on group-wide requirements

28 May 2026, 10:00–12:00 CET

- Public hearing on draft Guidelines on business-wide risk assessment

15 July 2026 DEADLINE

- Consultation deadline for submissions

Compliance Impact

Urgency: HIGH

References

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Sectors:

Banking & Credit Investment Management Payments & E-Money

Topics:

AML / Financial Crime Operational Resilience / Outsourcing Senior Managers / Governance

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