In a keynote address at the ACAMS Germany 10th Anniversary event in Berlin, Chair Bruna Szego set out how the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism sees its role in shaping the future of anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism in Europe. She described financial crime as a strategic risk in the current geopolitical environment and argued for moving from fragmented national approaches toward an integrated European system. The remarks were delivered to compliance professionals, policymakers and law enforcement representatives. Szego also congratulated ACAMS Germany on its decade of work with the AML/CFT community.
Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism 2026-05-06
European Union Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism chair outlines shift to an integrated European AML CFT system
The Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Chair Bruna Szego used a keynote at the ACAMS Germany 10th Anniversary event to outline the Authority’s role in shaping the future of anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism in Europe. She characterised financial crime as a strategic risk in the current geopolitical environment and called for a shift from fragmented national approaches to a more integrated European system.