Consistent and reliable information flows are as important to AML/CFT enforcement as the information itself. These three instruments strengthen how that information is shared, both between national FIUs and between AMLA, FIUs and the EPPO.
Reporting suspected crimes to the EPPO
Two instruments govern how findings are reported to the EPPO when analysis reveals reasonable grounds to suspect offences against the EU's financial interests. The first establishes the format FIUs must use; the second covers AMLA's format for reporting findings from joint analyses. Both introduce a common reporting template and require machine-readable submissions through a secure channel, enabling automatic processing by the EPPO. The instruments should ultimately make it easier to detect, investigate, and prosecute crimes against the EU's financial interests.
Structuring FIU-to-FIU exchanges
The third instrument introduces six standard templates for the exchange of information between FIUs on FIU.net, the secure channel for FIU cooperation across the EU. It strengthens the existing system by ensuring that information sent through it is more complete and consistent, reducing operational gaps and potential delays.
Next Steps
AMLA will hold two Public Hearings on 27 May 2026: a morning session (10:00 – 12:00 CET) covering the two EPPO reporting instruments, and an afternoon session (15:00 – 17:00 CET) covering FIU-to-FIU exchanges.
AMLA particularly welcomes participation from FIUs, European institutions, law enforcement, prosecutorial bodies, judicial authorities, and practitioners with relevant expertise.
To participate in the hearings, please register here.
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