AMLA Data Collection Exercise for Financial Sector
Summary
The Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) has launched a data collection and testing exercise for the financial sector to develop and calibrate its risk assessment models. Selected entities were notified and must submit their reporting package by April 22, 2026.
What changed
The Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) has initiated a data collection and testing exercise for entities within the EU financial sector. This exercise is crucial for developing and calibrating AMLA's risk assessment models, which will inform the selection of 40 entities for direct supervision and promote consistent AML/CFT risk assessment across the EU. The reporting package, including a template and interpretative note, is available on the AMLA website. Entities selected for this exercise have already been notified.
Selected entities are required to submit their reporting package by April 22, 2026. Those who have not received notification are not included in this specific exercise. Resources such as a webinar recording and presentation slides from a support session are available online for reference. Failure to comply with the submission deadline may result in non-compliance with AMLA's data collection requirements.
What to do next
- Submit the AMLA reporting package by April 22, 2026, if your organization was notified.
- Review the reporting template and interpretative note available on the AMLA website.
- Access webinar and presentation materials for guidance on the exercise.
Source document (simplified)
AMLA launches Data Collection Exercise for the Financial Sector
March 20, 2026
The FIAU would like to draw your attention to an important development at EU level.
The Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) has launched the data collection and testing exercise for the financial sector, marking a key step towards its future supervisory role. The reporting package, including the template, interpretative note, and supporting materials, is now available via the AMLA website.
This exercise will support the development and calibration of AMLA’s risk assessment models, which will be used to inform the selection of the 40 entities eligible for direct supervision and to promote a more consistent approach to AML/CFT risk assessment across the EU.
📌 Key Takeaways
· The entities selected for this exercise have already been notified. If you have not received any communication, this indicates that your organisation is not included.
· The reporting package comprises the reporting Template and its Interpretative Note. Links to the webinar and the presentation slides from the support session held on Friday, 13 March, are available online for reference.
· Deadline for submission: 22 April 2026.
📄 Read more: https://www.amla.europa.eu/amla-launches-data-collection-exercise-test-risk-assessment-models_en
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