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Italy’s Fight Against Money Laundering: A Comparison of AML CFT Regulations
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Italy, a wealthy Mediterranean nation with one of the largest economies in Europe and a historically-strong manufacturing industry, has become a hub for international trade. However, its economic development has also attracted criminals who exploit the country’s financial system to launder money and commit other crimes.
The Growing Threat of Money Laundering
In 2023, Italian authorities discovered criminal gangs perpetrating trade-based money laundering across Europe, with around €18.5 million traced back to Italy alone. Later, a money laundering network between Italy and China was uncovered, resulting in prosecutors seizing €292 million in illegal funds.
The Italian Government’s Response
To combat this threat, the Italian government has implemented strict anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) regulations, aligning with its EU and global obligations. As firms continue to navigate these regulations, it is crucial to understand Italy’s AML landscape and how to achieve compliance.
Key Players in Italy’s AML Regulation
- The Bank of Italy, the country’s primary financial regulator, has a dedicated “Notices and communications” page that publishes the latest news, events, and developments pertaining to AML regulation in Italy.
- In April 2023, the bank held its “New AML scenarios” workshop, discussing the main challenges that developments in policies, risks, and anti-money laundering supervision pose to authorities and intermediaries.
Strategic Plan 2023-2025
The Bank of Italy has also recently released its Strategic Plan 2023-2025, which includes significant AML provisions. The plan establishes a new Anti-Money Laundering Supervision and Regulatory Unit (SNA) and commits to reorganize and strengthen Italy’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).
European Efforts to Enforce AML CFT Regulations
The EU is establishing a new European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA), which will help enforce and standardize AML/CTF regulations across member states. Italy has announced its intention to host the AMLA headquarters in Rome.
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