EBA: Guidelines on the role of AML/CFT compliance officers

EBA has published a consultation on new guidelines on the role, tasks and responsibilities of AML/CFT compliance officer, including provisions on the wider AML/CFT governance set-up (such as at the level of the group). Responses are required by 2 November 2021. EBA notes that, once adopted, the guidelines will apply to all financial sector operators that are within the scope of AMLD.