AMLA yesterday held its first-ever public hearing, covering two draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS).
The sessions covering the two RTS were the first of their kind for the Frankfurt-based authority, the EU’s new AML Authority.
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PSR to press ahead on card fees, fraud and payments reform in 2026/27
Payment Systems Regulator
The Payment Systems Regulator has today set out its work programme for 2026/27 highlighting its focus on tackling high card fees, maintaining world-leading protections against Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud and supporting innovation and competition across UK payments.
This year’s work plan sets out how the regulator will build on recent reforms, take forward further action where markets aren’t working well for people and businesses and support the delivery of the National Payments Vision alongside the Bank of England, FCA and HM Treasury.
Romania: Eight indicted for €9 million fraud in procurement of medical equipment during pandemic
European Public Prosecutor's Office
(Luxembourg, 26 March 2026) – The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Bucharest (Romania) has indicted eight defendants (six individuals and two companies) this week before the Bucharest tribunal for a €9 million fraud involving EU funds for the purchase of protective medical equipment during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Small boats supply chain disrupted: 21 arrested for supplying Channel smugglers with nautical equipment
Europol
A joint investigation conducted under the framework of a Europol task force resulted in a significant disruption of the migrant smuggling supply chain serving criminal networks active along the English Channel. This operation is the outcome of close cooperation between law enforcement and judicial authorities from Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, with support from Eurojust.