LEI enhances KYC & AML
The Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) unlocks the benefits of enhanced entity identification by reducing systemic risk and increasing transparency in financial markets.
EU Commission propose new AML/CFT Regulations featuring the LEI System
The European Commission have announced a long-awaited AML Package and new regulatory body to govern its implementation and compliance. The Legal Entity Identifier is chosen as a trusted means to identify counterparties to transactions.
The European Commission have announced the long-awaited AML Package and new regulatory body to govern its implementation and compliance.
The package put forth aims to put in place a new watchdog called the EU AML Authority (AMLA) and draft a new single EU Rulebook for AML/CFT obligations.
A new EU regulatory watchdog has been proposed in order to ensure the private sector correctly and consistently applies EU AML rules.