New compliance obligations for professional football clubs and player agents in the EU – An overview
This blog post is the first part of a joint series by Annerton and GRUENGOLD LEGAL on the…
Suspicious activity reports pursuant to Section 43 of the GwG: What needs to be considered now?
With the publication of the updated guidance from BaFin and FIU at the end of November 2025, the…
From EBA to AMLA – Handover of the EU’s AML/CFT mandate
By 31 December 2025, the European Banking Authority (EBA) will transfer its AML/CFT mandates, powers and resources to the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA). In his latest article, Charles Krier, Avocat à la Cour and Partner at Annerton, explains how this handover has been implemented thus far and its implications for obliged entities.
Agreement of the EU Member States on the 19th sanctions package against Russia
After weeks of negotiations, the EU Member States reached an agreement on the 19th sanctions package against Russia…
The interplay of CCD2 and AMLR: AML obligations for merchants offering invoice or instalment payments
The Anti-Money Laundering Regulation includes creditors of consumer credits in the list of obliged entities, while (EU) 2023/2225 (“CCD2”) significantly broadens the definition of consumer credit. In practice, this creates a notable distinction.
EU Tightens Sanctions: First Measures Against Crypto Platforms
On 19 September, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented the 19th sanctions package against Russia. The background: ongoing drone and missile attacks reportedly violating NATO airspace. Von der Leyen urged member states to swiftly approve the package.
New GwGMeldV: Changes from March 2026
On 1 September 2025, the new Regulation on the Reporting Obligation under the German Anti-Money Laundering Act (GwGMeldV) was published. It will enter into force on 1 March 2026 and introduces significant changes for obliged entities under the German Anti-Money Laundering Act (GwG).
Anti-Money Laundering Law: Key Legal Sources for Payment Service Providers
The European Union’s Anti-Money Laundering Package (AML Package) presents a paradigm shift in anti-money laundering supervision for payment…
BaFin Annual Report 2024 – Anti-Money Laundering Remains a Top Supervisory Priority
Money laundering poses a serious threat to the stability and integrity of the financial system. The German Federal…
Flood of suspicious reports: Introduction of minimum content requirements with the GwGMeldV
The number of suspicious activity reports submitted to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) in accordance with Sections 43(1)…
The EBA draft on the AML package – Change is the only constant
On 6 March 2021, the European Banking Authority (EBA) opened a consultation on draft Level 2 texts under…
AMLA – The EU’s new anti-money laundering authority
The Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) will gradually become operational from mid-2025. Direct supervision of a certain group of…
Insurance intermediaries as obliged entities under money laundering law – modern distribution models, open questions and the future rules of the AMLR
Insurance intermediaries must comply with the obligations under money laundering law if they broker life insurance policies within…
German Law on the Digitalization of the Financial Market (FinmadiG) Finally Adopted by the Bundestag
In an unexpected turn of events, and a bit like an early Christmas gift, the Bundestag approved the…