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This section covers AML/CTF initiatives by European Commission, Council of Europe MONEYVAL, European Parliament, Europol and other related EU organisations.
New EU AML Package
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EMCDDA and Europol publishes EU Drug Markets Analysis on Cannabis
Estimated to be worth at least EUR 11.4 billion annually, the cannabis market is the largest drug market in Europe. Latest estimates show that some 22.6 million adults in the EU (15–64 years) have used cannabis in the last year. In 2021, seized quantities of herbal cannabis and cannabis resin in the EU reached their highest levels in a decade, at 256 tonnes and 816 tonnes respectively. In addition, over 4.3 million cannabis plants were intercepted.
Guardian/ICIJ investigates offshore services provided by Cyprus
Casinos and schools fill with Russians in the island’s Turkish-occupied north, which offers a sanctions-free life for those seeking to move their money after a clampdown in the south
FATF publishes follow-up report on the Mutual Evaluation of Finland
Finland has nine Reommendations rated Compliant, 28 rated Largely Compliant, 3 Recommendations rated Partially Compliant and none rated Non-Compliant.
EU Commission sets out new EU Roadmap of priority measures to fight organised crime and drug-trafficking
The Commission is adopting today an EU Roadmap to step up the fight against drug trafficking and criminal networks, building on the legislative and operational initiatives put forward so far.
Europol publishes “The Second Quantum Revolution: the impact of quantum computing and quantum technologies on law enforcement”
The report delves into the impact of quantum computing and quantum technologies on law enforcement to assess what can be done today to ensure a safe and secure transition to quantum computing and quantum technologies.
European Parliament and Council calls for clear rules on EC’s AML package
The Parliament highlights that the rules on identifying customers’ beneficial owners “have to be calibrated correctly and fit well within customer due diligence processes”. It also indicates that the ‘control exercised via other means’ criteria needs to be clear, workable and enforceable…
Europol publishes analysis on the amphetamine market in the EU
The online modules of this report will provide a comprehensive overview of the European illicit markets.
EPPO indicts one person and one company for fraud involving vineyards and orchards
The EPPO in Bratislava (Slovakia) filed an indictment at the Specialised Criminal Court against one individual and one company, for fraud involving projects for the cultivation of vineyards and orchards. Over the course of three years (2018, 2019 and 2020), the accused individual…
EBA publishes its work programme for 2024 including the transition to the new EU AML/CTF Framework
The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today its annual work programme for 2024, setting out the key strategic areas for the Authority to work on in the coming year, as well as related activities and tasks.
MONEYVAL publishes report following Mutual Evaluation of Luxembourg
Robust domestic co-operation and co-ordination are a key strength for Luxembourg and authorities also have timely access to beneficial ownership information. More focus more is required on real estate and professionals from the non-financial sector offering trust and company services, as well as asset recovery.
Europol and Finnish Customs closes down Piilopuoti dark web marketplace
In a significant victory against dark web criminals, the Finnish Customs (Tulli), together with European partners, has successfully taken down the dark web marketplace ‘Piilopuoti’. Drugs and other illegal commodities were sold in large quantities on this Finnish-language platform…
ESAs warn of risks resulting from a fragile economic outlook
The three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – ESAs) issued their Autumn 2023 Joint Committee Report on risks and vulnerabilities in the EU financial system. The Report underlines the continued high economic uncertainty…