The EU signs an international protocol to strengthen the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing
21 Oct 2026Effective: 13 Oct 20260 views
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Financial entities, lawyers, notaries, asset managers and professionals subject to anti-money laundering regulations
Summary
The EU Council authorizes signing a protocol that updates international standards against money laundering and terrorist financing. It strengthens cooperation between countries to detect and confiscate illicit funds.
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The EU Council Decision of 13 October 2026 authorizes the signature of the Additional Protocol to the Council of Europe Convention on Laundering, Search, Seizure and Confiscation of the Proceeds from Crime (Warsaw Convention). This protocol updates the international legal framework by incorporating enhanced measures ag…
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