EBA Publishes Draft Reporting Framework for AMLA 2027 Eligibility Data Collection
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published a public working draft of the data model and taxonomy supporting the 2027 eligibility data collection for direct supervision by AMLA. The data will be collected in early 2027 from obliged entities provisionally eligible in 2026 to confirm they still meet the criteria as of 31 December 2026. Comments are open until 24 August 2026.
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