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Liechtenstein Cracks Down on Financial Crime with Tough Anti-Money Laundering Regulations

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Liechtenstein’s Financial Market Authority (FMA) has implemented stringent anti-money laundering regulations for financial intermediaries operating within its borders. The FMA is responsible for overseeing banks, insurance companies, and other financial market participants, ensuring they adhere to strict legal requirements.

Strengthening the Financial Sector

The anti-money laundering regime aims to prevent the misuse of Liechtenstein’s financial system by criminals seeking to launder illicit funds or finance illegal activities. To achieve this, the FMA conducts due diligence supervision of Liechtenstein’s financial market participants, mandating professional standards for combating money laundering, organized crime, and terrorist financing.

The regulatory framework is underpinned by a range of legal foundations, including laws, ordinances, and guidelines that provide a robust framework for financial intermediaries to operate within. The FMA works closely with the government to prepare new financial market legislation, ensuring Liechtenstein’s regulations remain in line with European Economic Area (EEA) standards.

Commitment to Regulatory Excellence

As part of its commitment to regulatory excellence, the FMA has launched several key projects aimed at strengthening the country’s financial centre and enhancing its reputation as a reliable and secure jurisdiction. These initiatives are focused on implementing EEA-relevant enactments into national law, reflecting Liechtenstein’s membership in the EEA.

Key Projects

  • Implementing EEA-relevant enactments into national law
  • Developing and refining the regulatory framework to prevent financial crimes
  • Upholding the highest standards of transparency and integrity

The authority is working tirelessly to develop and refine its regulatory framework, ensuring it remains effective in preventing financial crimes and upholding the highest standards of transparency and integrity.