Anti-money laundering (AML)
There is a renewed momentum from the European Commission to fight money laundering and counter terrorist financing. EFAMA supports the Commission’s objectives of the Action Plan on Anti-Money Laundering and is also engaged in the international work of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to contribute to the global security and integrity of the financial system.
However, EFAMA and its members are keen to ensure that future EU AML supervision work takes into account the wide range of business models related to the distribution of investment funds.
FATF Consultation on Recommendation 24
EFAMA welcomes the work of the FATF in reviewing and reinforcing its existing recommendations to ensure that these remain fit for purpose in tackling global financial crime.
AML obligations should not jeopardise funds’ distribution
This article was first published in EFAMA's Fact Book 2026.
Concerns over money laundering due diligence rules and their impact on asset managers' business models
EFAMA warns that now is not the time to introduce additional obstacles to the sale of investment funds, both domestically and internationally.