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2125 charsMalta's Anti-Money Laundering Authority Launches Data Collection for Direct Supervision Eligibility
On July 21, 2026, the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) officially launched a data collection process to identify provisionally eligible obliged entities that may qualify for direct supervision from 2028, in accordance with Article 12(7) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1620. The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) is coordinating this initiative at the national level as part of preparations for implementing the European Union's new anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) supervisory framework.
The FIAU is collecting eligibility data from credit institutions, financial institutions, and groups operating across multiple EU Member States. Eligible entities for this assessment are those operating in six or more EU Member States, including their home Member State, either through establishments, branches, subsidiaries, or the freedom to provide services (FPS), provided they meet materiality thresholds set out in draft Regulatory Technical Standards. The reporting package distributed to identified entities includes a standardised reporting template and an interpretative note providing detailed guidance. All information must reflect the reference date of December 31, 2025, covering the reporting period from January 1 to December 31, 2025. AMLA has clarified two distinct reporting roles: the reporting obliged entity, responsible for submitting data on a standalone basis, and the designated reporting obliged entity, responsible for submitting consolidated group-level data. This exercise is not a supervisory assessment but solely aims to identify entities provisionally eligible for AMLA's direct supervision. The first formal selection cycle is expected in 2027, with potential commencement of direct supervision in 2028.
Entities contacted by the FIAU are encouraged to review the reporting package carefully and ensure timely submission of requested information. Supporting materials and resources are available on AMLA's website. In June 2026, AMLA held a public webinar providing an overview of the selection methodology and a walkthrough of the reporting package.
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1466 charsMalta Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit Issues Update on AMLA Data Collection for Identifying Eligible Entities for Direct Supervision
The Malta Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (AMLA) has issued an update on the Anti-Money Laundering Authority’s (AMLA) process to identify provisionally eligible subject persons that may qualify for direct supervision from 2028 in accordance with Article 12(7) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1620 .
The FIAU has confirmed that it is coordinating the process at the national level and collecting the required eligibility data from credit institutions, financial institutions and groups operating across multiple EU member states.
Subject Persons in Malta identified as falling within the scope of this phase have been contacted directly by the FIAU. The reporting package distributed to the identified entities includes:
A standardised reporting template.
An interpretative note containing detailed guidance to support the accurate completion of the reporting template.
All information must reflect the reference date of 31 December 2025, covering the reporting period from 1 January to 31 December 2025.
The scope of the data collection focuses on collecting information exclusively on:
Presence through establishments, branches, and subsidiaries.
The provision of services under the freedom to provide services (FPS) framework.
The first formal selection cycle is expected to take place in 2027.
The FIAU will continue to support national implementation efforts by facilitating communication between AMLA and Maltese Subject Persons throughout this exercise.