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Poland Updates Financial Crime Legislation to Combat Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing

The Polish government has announced significant updates to its financial crime legislation, aiming to enhance transparency, accountability, and cooperation between financial institutions, law enforcement agencies, and regulatory bodies. These changes are designed to comply with European Union directives aimed at combating money laundering and terrorist financing.

Implementation of EU Directives

As part of the implementation of Directive (EU) 2018/843, which amends Directive (EU) 2015/849 on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing, Poland has introduced stricter requirements for financial institutions to:

  • Identify and report suspicious transactions
  • Enhance due diligence measures for high-risk customers

New Regulations and Requirements

The Polish government has also enacted new regulations to ensure compliance with EU standards, including:

  • The requirement for financial institutions to maintain a register of transactions
  • The obligation to submit data on a regular basis to the General Inspector of Financial Information

These updates strengthen cooperation between financial authorities and law enforcement agencies in investigating money laundering and terrorist financing activities.

Expert Insights

According to experts, these changes are a significant step forward in Poland’s efforts to combat financial crime and bring its legislation in line with international standards. “The updated legislation will help to improve the effectiveness of money laundering and terrorist financing prevention measures, as well as increase transparency and accountability within the financial sector,” said a spokesperson for the Financial Information Department.

Timeline

The Polish government has committed to implementing these changes by [insert date], marking a significant milestone in its efforts to strengthen financial crime prevention and combat money laundering and terrorist financing.