2023-06-09
The Prudential Control and Resolution Authority (ACPR) has declared compliance with the European Banking Authority's guidelines regarding remote customer onboarding solutions under the Anti-Money Laundering Directive. These guidelines specify the due diligence measures, internal policies, procedures, and controls that financial institutions must implement when adopting or reviewing remote onboarding methods, including those managed by external providers. The guidelines became applicable on October 2, 2023, to credit institutions and financial entities supervised by the ACPR, requiring full adherence to the specified standards.