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NEWS:EBA publishes assessment of 2020 Luanda Leaks investigation; Authority finds ‘significantly different approaches’ held in identifying and tackling money laundering risks

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By Elizabeth Hearst for AMLi

The European Banking Authority has today published its assessment of competent authorities’ responses to the  2020 Luanda Leaks. 

In a statement, the EBA said it had observed “significantly different approaches” for identifying and tackling money laundering and terrorist financing risks highlighted by the leaks. 

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