Payments & E-Money in Netherlands

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This is a policy statement and technical standard publication from AMLA that provides concrete regulatory guidance on implementing the new European AML/CFT framework.

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Dutch supervisory authorities' joint press release on digital autonomy and reducing IT service provider dependencies. Addresses operational resilience through supply chain risk management and cybersecurity considerations aligned with DORA and NIS2 Directive implementation.

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AFM guidance on PEP (politically exposed persons) client due diligence procedures. Addresses AML/financial crime compliance with focus on risk-based approach, avoiding discrimination, proper definitions, outsourcing oversight, and staff training.

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AFM consumer warning about phone spoofing fraud targeting financial sector customers. Alerts about identity theft, credential harvesting, and unauthorized access attempts. Applies broadly across financial services as threat affects all regulated entities and their customers.

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AMLA launches public consultations on AML-CFT risk assessment guidelines and regulatory technical standards for group-wide minimum requirements. This is informational content announcing consultation periods (deadline May 8, 2026) affecting multiple financial sectors on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism...