Introduction to the EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive and Regulation

Georgios Pavlidis

A chapter in The EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive and Regulation, 2026, pp 1-27 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: The introduction outlines the background, objectives, and structure of the Sixth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (EU) 2024/1640 and its relationship with the Anti-Money Laundering Regulation and the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA). It situates AMLD6 in the evolution from earlier directives, explains the choice and consequences of minimum-harmonisation in EU criminal law, and highlights the role of delegated and implementing acts. It also summarises international influences (FATF, UN), links to targeted financial sanctions and the Transfer of Funds Regulation, and explains the interpretative method used throughout the Commentary, including cross-references, legislative history, and case law where relevant.

Keywords: AML/CFT; Money Laundering; Sixth Anti-Money Laundering Directive; AMLA; FATF; EU Criminal Law (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781035347094
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