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The EU's new Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR) will introduce a single rulebook for compliance across Europe, becoming fully applicable on 10 July 2027. As the deadline approaches, organisations must review how they identify customers, verify identities, and prepare for the growing role of digital identity in customer onboarding. This guide provides a clear, practical overview of the changes and what they mean for your business.
From directives to a single rulebook: An explanation of the key changes under the AMLR and the role of the new European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA).
Customer identification in practice: A breakdown of how customer identification will work under Article 22.
The role of digital identity: An analysis of how electronic identities (eIDs), Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES), and the European Digital Identity Wallet fit into the new AML framework.
Implementation challenges: An overview of why organisations will need to support multiple identification methods to operate across different European markets.
Preparing for 2027: Key areas your organisation should focus on now to ensure a smooth transition and full compliance.
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