The hearing was opened by Executive Board Member Rikke-Louise Ørum Petersen, who highlighted the need for continued collaboration and a forward-looking approach to emerging challenges. She acknowledged the contributions of stakeholders, and encouraged participants to continue the ongoing dialogue to ensure the outcomes of the session translate into meaningful impact.
More than 650 participants joined from trade associations, obliged entities, academia and civil society organisations.
A single instrument for a coherent framework
AMLA decided to address both mandates under a single regulatory instrument, providing obliged entities operating within a group, and those with branches or subsidiaries in third countries, with a coherent framework reflecting their obligations. Article 16(4) focuses on ensuring group-wide policies, procedures and controls are properly implemented. Article 17(3) seeks to guarantee that equivalent standards are upheld in third-country jurisdictions, particularly where legal impediments are encountered.
Strong engagement across sectors
AMLA thanks all participants for their time and the quality of questions submitted. Participants raised a range of questions reflecting the varied operational realities of the sectors affected by the draft standards. Due to technical issues, not all questions could be addressed as planned, but AMLA made every effort to capture the breadth of sectors and perspectives represented.
The slides from the session are available for download below:
Consultation remains open until 15 June 2026
The public hearing is one part of a broader consultation process. Written submissions remain open until 15 June 2026, and AMLA strongly encourages all stakeholders, particularly from the non-financial sector, to contribute. Each submission helps ensure the final standards are clear, consistent and effective.
Stakeholders can submit their responses via the Public Consultations page:
Public Consultation 16(4) & 17(3)