The Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA) is the new EU authority responsible for overseeing and enforcing anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) rules across the Union. Established by Regulation (EU) 2024/1620, it began operating in 2025, will reach its full capacity by 2028, and is based in Frankfurt am Main. AMLA’s main functions include direct supervision of high-risk, cross-border financial entities, providing implementing rules and guidelines, and enhancing cooperation between national Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs).