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The new sheriff is in town – AMLA officially received supervisory powers from EBA

January 20, 2026

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Overview

Dr. Cornelius Hille examines the formal handover of AML/CFT powers from the EBA to the new EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA), outlining AMLA’s supervisory mandate and what the new EU-wide AML regime means for financial institutions and other obliged entities from 2026 onward.

Authors

Dr. Cornelius Hille

Associate

Frankfurt

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