The European banking sector strongly condemns the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Our thoughts are with the Ukrainian people and all those affected. As part of the global community, European banks will support and implement all appropriate measures to safeguard peace and stability
@Wim_Mijs, CEO @EBFeu: “The AML Package is silent about Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) and very shy about data science” (#AML conference of @EESC_ECO, 5 OCT 2021)
@Wim_Mijs, CEO @EBFeu: “The package does not appropriately recognize the essential role that law enforcement agencies must play in the fight against financial crime” (#AML conference of @EESC_ECO, 5 OCT 2021)
@Wim_Mijs, CEO @EBFeu: “The AML Authority can bring value if it facilitates information exchange and helps detect cross-border criminal activities” (#AML conference of @EESC_ECO, 5 OCT 2021)
@Wim_Mijs, CEO @EBFeu: “A very positive move in the AMLD6 is the harmonisation and coordination of the FIU function” (#AML conference of @EESC_ECO, 5 OCT 2021)
@Wim_Mijs, CEO @EBFeu: “In light of Pandora leak, status quo as regards Beneficial Owners registers is disappointing” (#AML conference of @EESC_ECO, 5 OCT 2021)
@Wim_Mijs, CEO @EBFeu: “definition of suspicion remains vague and may continue to lead to too massive flow of suspicious activities reports” (#AML conference of @EESC_ECO, 5 OCT 2021)
@Wim_Mijs, CEO @EBFeu: “proposed standardisation of key customer identity information in AML Regulation is a very positive development against regulatory fragmentation” (#AML conference of @EESC_ECO, 5 OCT 2021)
@Wim_Mijs, CEO @EBFeu: “EU AML framework has been so far focused on compliance rather than on effectively detecting criminal activities and on mitigating risks” (#AML conference of @EESC_ECO, 5 OCT 2021)
☝️We support the objectives of the @EU_Commission’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Package which aims to strengthen the fight against financial crime. #EUstopsdirtymoney#AML#CFT
👇Read our press release below https://t.co/8DqMNSchcs
@EBFeu supports the objectives of #AML package published today by @EU_Commission, welcomes harmonisation of customer due diligence and calls for further specifications of AML Authority to ensure effective fight against financial crime
https://t.co/v0rIdC2yXB
⬆️An improvement of the current EU #Taxframework will lead to increased legal certainty & the harmonized application of #VAT rules across EU
📚Our blueprint sets out recommendations for a VAT system that is suited to the demands of the EU single market
🖇️https://t.co/3woTDaO3oU
📚Our EU Tax blueprint sets out recommendations aimed at strengthening the ability of EU banks to finance the EU’s economy and to compete globally while enhancing the efficiency and integration of the EU internal market. ⬇️Download the full report here: https://t.co/U8BUuix940