DOC-2023-01 EBA Guidelines on Policies and Procedures for Compliance Management and the Role and Responsibilities of the AML/CFT Compliance Officer

The French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) implements the European Banking Authority (EBA) Guidelines on compliance management policies and procedures, and the role and responsibilities of the AML/CFT Compliance Officer, pursuant to Article 8 and Chapter VI of Directive (EU) 2015/849. The guidelines explicitly delineate the duties of the AML/CFT Compliance Officer, the management body, and the senior AML/CFT compliance manager, while mandating the internal policies, controls, and procedures required under Articles 8, 45, and 46 of the directive. This implementation establishes a standardized regulatory framework for asset managers and service providers to strengthen anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing oversight across the sector.

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EBA Guidelines on policies and procedures for compliance management and the role and responsibilities of the AML/CFT Compliance Officer

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Applicable from 21 February 2023 Position DOC-2023-01

Print Download Version consulted Summary The AMF applies the European Banking Authority (EBA) Guidelines on policies and procedures for compliance management and the role and responsibilities of the AML/CFT Compliance Officer under Article 8 and Chapter VI of Directive (EU) 2015/849. These guidelines clarify the role, tasks, and responsibilities of the AML/CFT Compliance Officer, the management body, and the senior manager in charge of AML/CFT compliance, as well as the internal policies, controls, and procedures referred to in Articles 8, 45, and 46 of Directive (EU) 2015/849.

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Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority Articles L. 561-32 to L. 561-35 and L. 561-36, I 2° of the Monetary and Financial Code Keywords

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