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Money Laundering in France: Understanding the Regulations

France, one of the wealthiest countries in Europe and the world, has an economy that attracts diverse business interests. However, its prominence also makes it a target for criminals seeking to launder money, finance terrorist activities, and commit financial crimes. In response, the French government has implemented strict anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-financing of terrorism (CFT) regulations on its financial institutions.

Who are France’s Financial Regulators?

France has established several financial supervisory authorities to regulate its financial markets and ensure compliance with AML/CFT regulations. These include:

Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF)
Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR)
Traitement du renseignement et action contre les circuits financiers clandestins (TRACFIN)

What are France’s Key AML/CFT Regulations?

French AML/CFT compliance involves several key regulations and controls, including:

French Law
AMF General Regulation
Sixth Anti-Money Laundering Directive

The latest directive introduced new regulatory changes, such as a harmonized list of 22 money laundering predicate offences, an expansion of the definition of money laundering, and increased punishments for money laundering.

How to Comply with French AML Regulations

To comply with French AML regulations, firms must:

Conduct risk assessments of individual customers
Implement automated software systems
Screen customer transactions against relevant lists and registers
Identify their customers
Conduct beneficial ownership checks
Implement an adverse media screening solution

Recent AML/CFT Developments in France

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers publishes the latest updates to French AML/CFT regulation on its news page. Recent developments include:

EU’s new crypto regulatory framework, known as Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA)
AMF’s call for a Europe-wide regulatory framework for environmental social and governance (ESG) data

Enhancing AML Compliance with Next Generation Technology

To stay ahead of emerging risks and regulations, firms can utilize next-generation machine learning technology to enhance their AML/CFT compliance performance. The Labyrinth Screening platform, developed by Ripjar, incorporates cutting-edge risk management technology to adapt to new regulations and emerging risks in a challenging global landscape.