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LATEST: ‘Sneering’ remark on Europe’s new AML Authority (AMLA) by UK-based RUSI staffer raises eyebrows in Brussels

MEETING ROOM: Controversial remarks by RUSI's Tom Keatinge centre around a European Commission memo outlining requirements for AMLA's new headquarters. The memo described the need for conference space to hold meetings similar to the FATF plenaries, shown above. Mr Keatinge's comments were variously described by MEPs as "pathetic" and "sneering."

By ALISHA HOULIHAN for AML Intelligence COMMENTS made on social media by a fincrime staffer at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) about the requirements of Europe’s new AML Authority (AMLA) have been met with surprise in Brussels. Remarks by RUSI’s Tom Keatinge poking fun at AMLA’s requirement for a large conference room to host…

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