Bekanntmachung: FMA verhängt Sanktion gegen die Sparkasse Oberösterreich Bank AG wegen Verletzung von Sorgfaltspflichten zur Verhinderung von Geldwäscherei und Terrorismusfinanzierung - FMA Österreich

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TITLE: Austria's Financial Market Authority Imposes Fine on Sparkasse Oberösterreich Bank for Anti-Money Laundering Failures BODY: On May 5, 2026, Austria's Financial Market Authority (FMA) imposed an administrative fine of €60,000 on Sparkasse Oberösterreich Bank AG for violations of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing obligations. The FMA found that the bank failed to establish adequate strategies and procedures to ensure compliance with customer due diligence requirements, specifically regarding the understanding of customers' ownership and control structures. Additionally, the bank did not properly document, implement, or monitor procedures to ensure the regular updating of all information, data, and documents required under the Financial Market Money Laundering Act (FM-GwG). The proceedings were concluded under an accelerated procedure pursuant to Section 22(2b) of the Financial Market Authority Act (FMABG). The fine is final and binding, with no further appeal available. The violations relate to fundamental anti-money laundering compliance obligations that financial institutions must maintain to prevent financial crime and terrorist financing in the Austrian financial sector. REFERENCES: Financial Market Authority (FMA) Austria. Bekanntmachung: FMA verhängt Sanktion gegen die Sparkasse Oberösterreich Bank AG wegen Verletzung von Sorgfaltspflichten zur Verhinderung von Geldwäscherei und Terrorismusfinanzierung. Available at: https://www.fma.gv.at
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