EU guidance seeks to clarify role of AML/CFT compliance officers
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Jaclyn Jaeger2021-08-04T16:38:00
The European Banking Authority is seeking comment on new draft guidelines that set clear expectations regarding the appointment, role, tasks, and responsibilities of anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism compliance officers.
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