AMLD6 and the Rise of AMLA: How the EU’s New Framework Transforms Beneficial Ownership Transparency
Description
In this episode, we break down the European Union’s sweeping overhaul of its anti–money laundering and counter-terrorist financing framework under Directive (EU) 2024/1640 (AMLD6). The new rules usher in a much more unified and transparent system for tracking beneficial ownership and cross-border financial structures across the EU.
We explore how AMLD6 standardises and interconnects national beneficial ownership registers—tightening registration rules, improving data quality, and ensuring seamless information flow between member states. At the center of this transformation is the newly established Authority for Anti-Money Laundering (AMLA), which will coordinate national Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) and provide shared infrastructure for advanced analytics.
You’ll learn how FIUs will gain direct, unfiltered access to ownership registers, enabling faster, more accurate AML/CFT investigations and stronger enforcement across borders. With significant operational changes expected by 2026, this episode breaks down what compliance teams, financial institutions, and investigators need to know about the EU’s shift toward centralised data, powerful analytical tools, and an integrated enforcement ecosystem.
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