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Final RTS on Customer Due Diligence under Article 28 AMLR: What Has Changed Since the Consultation

bySebastian Glaab,Ariane Lunderstedt
2. October 2026

On 30 September 2026, AMLA published its final report on the regulatory technical standards (RTS) under Article 28(1) AMLR, which specify the information obliged entities must collect and verify as part of customer due diligence. Compared with the February consultation draft, the text has been reduced from 33 to 29 articles and made considerably more flexible.

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FIU Annual Report 2025 – Key Developments at a Glance

bySebastian Glaab,Christopher Gretsch,Tianqiao Pan
23. July 2026

Germany's FIU recorded a historic number of suspicious activity reports in 2025, while the number of analytical reports declined significantly. Alongside new regulatory requirements and a stronger international focus, neobanks have emerged as a key pillar of reporting activity. This article analyses the most important developments and highlights the questions that remain unanswered in the annual report.