EBA and AMLA complete handover of financial crime mandates
The European Banking Authority (EBA) and the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA) completed the transfer of all AML/CFT mandates on January 1, 2026. This handover marks a milestone in the EU's fight against financial crime.
Seamless transition for new AML authority
The EBA and AMLA collaborated closely to ensure a seamless and timely transition of AML/CFT mandates.
Key EBA tools and expertise, including the EuReCa database and risk assessments, were transferred.
Existing EBA AML/CFT guidelines will remain in force until AMLA replaces them, ensuring regulatory continuity.
AMLA's new powers, EBA's ongoing role
AMLA will now complete the EU's Single Rulebook, advance supervisory convergence, and coordinate Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs).
It also gains direct supervision over 40 complex financial institutions.
The EBA will continue to address money laundering risks through prudential regulation, cooperating with AMLA.