AMLA Public Consultation on Draft RTS for Third Country Subsidiaries and Branches
Summary
AMLA has launched a public consultation on draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) establishing group-wide minimum requirements and additional measures for AML/FT controls applicable to EU financial institutions' subsidiaries and branches operating in third countries. The consultation, opened on 16 April 2026, will accept contributions until 15 July 2026. AMLA specifically invites private sector input to ensure the RTS align with operational practices.
What changed
AMLA is consulting on draft RTS that would impose group-wide AML/CFT minimum requirements on EU credit institutions, investment firms, and other regulated entities regarding their subsidiaries and branches established in third countries. The RTS would require consistent application of EU anti-money laundering standards across global operations.
Affected entities including credit institutions, investment firms, payment institutions, CASPs, and VASPs with cross-border operations should review the draft and prepare submissions. The July 15, 2026 deadline provides approximately three months for stakeholders to contribute operational insights to shape the final RTS.
What to do next
- Submit feedback to AMLA by 15 July 2026
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Published on 17 April 2026 Public consultation
Public consultation by AMLA on the draft RTS on group-wide minimum requirements and additional measures for subsidiaries and branches in third countries
We would like to bring to your attention the public consultation on the draft RTS on group-wide minimum requirements and additional measures for subsidiaries and branches in third countries, launched on 16 April 2026 by the European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA). The consultation will remain open until 15 July 2026. Contributions from the private sector are strongly encouraged, as they are essential to ensure the RTS are aligned with operational practices.
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Relevant for
- Central Securities Depositories (CSDs)
- Credit institutions
- Crowdfunding service providers
- Crypto-Assets Service Providers (CASPs)
- Data Reporting Service Providers (DRSPs)
- Investment firms
- Investment fund managers
- Investment funds and vehicles
- Issuers of Tokens
- Payment institutions/electronic money institutions/AISPs
- Public Oversight of the Audit Profession
- Specialised PFS
- Support PFS
- Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs)
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