04/02/2026
The Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) has launched a data collection exercise to test and refine its risk assessment models for the financial sector. The initiative, starting in March, marks an important step in preparation for AMLA’s direct supervisory role, expected to begin in 2028.
The data will be gathered in cooperation with national supervisors and the private sector. It will include institutions that may fall under AMLA’s future direct supervision, as well as a representative sample of other financial institutions. The aim is to create a consistent and harmonised assessment of money laundering and terrorist financing risks across the EU.
AMLA Chair Bruna Szego said the exercise will help financial institutions prepare their systems for future data requests, while allowing AMLA to optimise its models ahead of selecting entities for direct supervision.
