AFB Seminar: Exploring the Impact of the Establishment of the EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) on International Banks Operating in the UK

AFB and PwC invite you to attend an in-person seminar focused on the implementation of the EU Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Package and the establishment of the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA).

AMLA is the cornerstone of the EU’s AML reform package. Its mission is to harmonise AML/CFT supervision across EU member states, directly oversee high-risk financial institutions, and coordinate national authorities to ensure the consistent enforcement of EU rules.  AMLA began operations in July 2025, with full supervisory powers expected by January 2028.

Key features of AMLA include:

• Direct supervision of up to 40 high-risk obliged entities operating across at least six EU Member States
• Joint Supervisory Teams combining AMLA staff with national regulators for coordinated oversight
• Standardised enforcement measures, including financial penalties for non-compliance
• Enhanced customer due diligence (CDD) requirements, with a proposed five-year grace period for legacy clients

This event will provide an update on the progress to date of the implementation of the package and an insight into the challenges and opportunities presented by the new AMLA framework.

Why attend?

Building on the AFB seminar held in 2024, this session will delve into the latest regulatory technical standards and supervisory methodologies shaping the future of AML/CFT compliance across the EU. Topics will include:

• CDD enhancements
• Supervisory risk methodologies and enforcement trends
• Preparing for harmonised AML/CFT Supervision
• The role of technologies in risk management and compliance innovation

Who should attend?

This session is aimed at those working in compliance and AML, risk officers, those responsible for regulatory affairs, and technology and innovation leads in financial crime prevention.

Speakers

Tom Hammond (Financial Crime, PwC UK), has 20+ years Financial Services experience, specialising in financial crime technology and analytics. Tom helps financial institutions leverage advanced technology and AI to meet regulatory expectations and strengthen Financial Crime compliance, while driving innovation and operational effectiveness.

Saskia Isabell Platte (Risk and Regulatory, Forensic Services, PwC Germany) has more than ten years of experience in the field of regulatory compliance specialised on Anti Financial Crime, focusing on the prevention of money laundering, criminal offences and financial sanctions. With her strong focus on AML regulation, she is co-leading the German PwC AMLA Center of Excellence, with the aim to track all relevant changes and to foster knowledge exchange on European level.

Gillian McKee (Financial Crime, PwC UK) has over 10 years of experience in AML/KYC compliance. She specialises in shaping global policies and procedures, bringing best practice and industry insight to complex engagements. With hands-on experience in large-scale remediation and KYC transformation, she combines regulatory knowledge with practical delivery to drive lasting impact.

Logistics

Cost:        Included in AFB membership (no fee)

Date:        Wednesday 15 October 2025

Time:        09:00 – 10:15 (registration & refreshments from 08:30).

Location:  In-person at PwC, 1 Embankment Place, London, WC2N 6RH

There will be ample opportunity for questions throughout the session, however, if you would like to submit a question before or have any specific questions or areas that you would like the session to address, please send them to the AFB at secretariat@foreignbanks.org.uk as soon as practicable. You will receive details on how to join this in-person session a week before the event.