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Investigating AMLA

03 April 2024

In February it was announced that Frankfurt would host the EU’s Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA). This announcement has prompted lawyers from around our European network to consider the purpose and powers and structure of AMLA, and to share their key reflections through this video series, all nine parts which can be viewed below.

If you have any questions relating to any of the points raised in these videos please do get in touch with the relevant contact.

Introduction and general overview

Selection of obliged entities and Italian considerations

What are the investigative powers of AMLA?

What administrative measures can AMLA take?

What language does AMLA speak?

What are joint supervisory teams and independent investigatory teams?

Does AMLA have oversight of the non-financial sector?

AMLA’s role in financial sanctions compliance

AMLA and the UK

Authored by Richard Reimer, Jeffery Greenbaum, Sebastien Gros, Aline Doussin, Claire Lipworth, Andreas Doser, Carlos Carbajo Amigo, Karol Ruszkowski, and Janelle de Ruiter.