Author (Person) |
Rocha, Frederico
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Author Details |
(Compiler)
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Author (Corporate) |
Cardiff EDC |
Publication Date |
2021 |
Content Type |
Blog & Commentary, News, Overview, Policy-making |
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Summary:
Information Guide concerning a legislative package launched by the European Commission in July 2021 aimed at addressing money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
Further information:
The European Commission presented on 20 July 2021 a package of legislative proposals aimed at strengthening the European Union's anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) rules. This was seen as part of a commitment to protect citizens and the financial system from these events. The aim was to improve the detection of suspicious transactions and activities, and close loopholes used by criminals to launder illicit proceeds or finance terrorist activities through the financial system.
The package includes four legislative initiatives:
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Related Links |
- Commentary and Analysis
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CEPS: Opinion, 05/07/2021: Time to get serious on AML policy in Europe
https://www.ceps.eu/time-to-get-serious-on-aml-policy-in-europe/
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European Banking Federation: Press Release, 20/07/2021: EBF supports EU’s latest efforts in fight against financial crime
https://www.ebf.eu/anti-money-laundering/ebf-supports-eus-latest-efforts-in-fight-against-financial-crime/
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EGBA: News, 20/07/2021: EGBA Welcomes Proposals For New EU Anti-Money Laundering Rules
https://www.egba.eu/news-post/egba-welcomes-proposal-for-a-new-eu-anti-money-laundering-rules/
- News
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Cyprus Mail, 21/07/2021: EU to ‘close the door’ on money-laundering
https://cyprus-mail.com/2021/07/21/eu-close-door-money-laundering/
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Deutsche Welle, 22/07/2021: The EU declares war on money laundering
https://p.dw.com/p/3xoH0
- Official
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European Commission: Publications: Anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism legislative package
https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/210720-anti-money-laundering-countering-financing-terrorism_en
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European Commission: Anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism
https://ec.europa.eu/info/business-economy-euro/banking-and-finance/financial-supervision-and-risk-management/anti-money-laundering-and-countering-financing-terrorism_en
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European Commission: Press Release, 20/07/2021: Beating financial crime: Commission overhauls anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism rules
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_21_3690
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European Commission: Questions and Answers: Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) (20 July 2021)
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/qanda_21_3689
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European Commission: Remarks by Executive Vice-President Dombrovskis at the press conference on the Anti-money laundering package (20 July 2021)
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/speech_21_3806
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European Commission: Remarks by Commissioner McGuinness at the press conference on the Anti-money laundering package (20 July 2021)
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/speech_21_3807
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Greens/EFA Group: Press Release, 20/07/2021: Commission Anti-Money Laundering Proposals Major Step Forward
https://www.greens-efa.eu/en/article/press/commission-anti-money-laundering-proposals-major-step-forward
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Subject Categories |
Economic and Financial Affairs, Justice and Home Affairs
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Subject Tags |
Financial Services, Organised Crime, Police | Judicial Cooperation, Terrorism
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Keywords |
Cryptoassets | Cryptocurrencies, Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing
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International Organisations |
European Union [EU] |
Record URL |
https://www.europeansources.info/record/?p=524588 |