AMLA Finalises Standards for Supervisory Cooperation in Direct Supervision
AMLA has published final standards for cooperation with national supervisors in selecting and directly supervising significant cross-border financial institutions from 2028. The rules cover entity selection, transfer of supervisory responsibility, and ongoing collaboration to ensure harmonised supervision across the EU.
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