MGA encourages operator participation in AMLA's public consultations on new AML regulatory technical standards and business-wide risk assessment guidelines.
May 5, 2026 · 4 min read
The Malta Gaming Authority has issued a comprehensive update alerting industry stakeholders to ongoing public consultations by the EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) on critical draft regulatory standards under the new EU Anti-Money Laundering framework.
AMLA has launched two significant consultations covering draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) and Guidelines under the EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (==Regulation (EU) 2024/1624==). These consultations represent crucial opportunities for operators to shape the practical implementation of Europe's enhanced AML regime.
The first consultation addresses draft Guidelines on Business-Wide Risk Assessment pursuant to Article 10(4) of the AMLR. These guidelines establish minimum expectations for obliged entities when identifying and assessing money laundering and terrorist financing risks across their entire operations.
A public hearing on these guidelines is scheduled for 28 May 2026, running from 10:00 to 12:00 CET. Interested parties can register through AMLA's official website, with feedback submissions required by 15 July 2026.
AMLA has simultaneously opened consultation on draft Regulatory Technical Standards covering Group-Wide Requirements under Articles 16(4) and 17(3) of the AMLR. These standards will establish frameworks for multinational entities to manage AML compliance across their corporate structures.
The public hearing for these RTS will take place on 20 May 2026, also from 10:00 to 12:00 CET, with consultation responses due by 15 June 2026.
AMLA Background
The EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) is the EU's newest financial supervisory body, established under the sixth Anti-Money Laundering Directive to create harmonized AML standards across member states. AMLA has direct supervisory powers over high-risk financial institutions and will become fully operational by 2028, making these early consultations critical for setting precedent.
The MGA has reminded stakeholders of an approaching deadline for earlier AMLA consultations. Feedback on previously issued RTS covering customer due diligence under Article 28(1) of the AMLR, as well as standards for identifying business relationships and transaction thresholds under Article 19(9), must be submitted by 8 May 2026.
Important
The Authority strongly encourages stakeholders to review these initiatives and actively participate by submitting feedback directly to AMLA, considering their operational experience and business models.
The MGA has positioned itself as an intermediary for sector-specific considerations, remaining available to engage with operators on aspects of the draft RTS that may have particular implications for gaming operations. Authorised Persons can submit written feedback directly to the Authority, which will contribute to ongoing regulatory development work.
Consultation Strategy
Gaming operators should coordinate their consultation responses across different jurisdictions where they hold licenses. Consider forming industry working groups to present unified positions on technical standards that affect multi-jurisdictional operations. Document current compliance costs and operational challenges to provide AMLA with concrete data on implementation impact.
These consultations represent a pivotal moment in European AML regulation development. The new framework under Regulation (EU) 2024/1624 will establish binding standards that directly impact how gaming operators conduct risk assessments, manage group-wide compliance, and implement customer due diligence procedures.
The compressed timeline – with three separate deadlines spanning from May through July 2026 – requires immediate attention from compliance teams. Operators should prioritise participation in these consultations to ensure their operational realities inform the final regulatory standards that will govern their AML obligations across EU markets.
According to Malta Gaming Authority.
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