The EU AML framework in transition
Understanding the New Customer Due Diligence Standards (2026–2027)
For years, EU AML compliance has meant navigating national interpretation. That model is changing.
A single rulebook, a new supervisory authority, and more detailed CDD expectations are reshaping how alignment is approached across the Union.
As implementation progresses through 2026 and 2027, organizations are navigating overlapping timelines, evolving regulatory technical standards (RTS), and increased supervisory focus.
This webinar looks at what is changing under the EU AML Regulation (AMLR) and AMLD6, and how firms might be approaching alignment during through this period of transition.
What this webinar covers
- EU AML framework changes

The move to a single AML rulebook, the role of AMLA, and what greater harmonization means in practice.
 - Timelines and transition

Key milestones for AMLD6, AMLR, and RTS development across 2026–2027.
 - CDD expectations under the AMLR

Developments in entity verification, beneficial ownership, PEP identification, and risk indicators.
 - Ownership and control analysis

Clarification on indirect ownership calculations, control through other means, and evidencing decisions.
 - Ongoing and risk‑based CDD

The shift toward more continuous, event‑driven review approaches.
 - Data, sources, and auditability

Regulatory focus on data quality, third‑party sources, documentation, and supervisory evidence.
Who should attend?
This webinar is for:
- Financial services firms, including banks, payment firms, asset managers, insurers, and crypto‑asset service providers
- Professional services firms subject to EU AML obligations
- Compliance, risk, onboarding, and financial crime teams operating across EU jurisdictions
- Organizations with complex or international ownership structures
Why attend?
As regulatory expectations evolve, organizations are reviewing how their customer due diligence frameworks align with emerging regulatory technical standards and supervisory practices. This session offers a clear view of the regulatory landscape and highlights areas receiving increased attention.
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SpeakersTed Datta Head of Industry Practice Group, Financial Crime Compliance & Third-Party Risk, Europe, Africa & Americas Moody's
Francis Marinier Director, Financial Crime Compliance, Industry Practice Lead Moody's
Marisol Lopez Mellado Senior Director, Industry Practice Lead, Financial Crime Compliance & Third-Party Risk Management Moody's
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If you have any questions about the event, please contact Victoria Brown at victoria.brown@moodys.com.
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Ted leads Moody’s Financial Crime Compliance industry practice in Europe, Africa & Americas. He has spent the last decade helping organisations harness data and technology to improve their risk-based approach to customer and third-party due diligence. Teds’ practise group drives innovation in Moody’s product strategy and helps their customers make better, faster decisions the era of exponential risk.
Ted is a regular contributor to global anti-corruption forums and an active supporter of public-private collaboration initiatives. He was a member of the winning team at the FCA’s Global AML and Financial Crime TechSprint addressing beneficial ownership registry reconciliation for the benefit of all market participants. He is also a founding member of the DT4C (Data & Technology for Compliance) industry alliance, a collective advocacy group working to ensure regulated entities have the data they need to combat financial crime.
Ted holds ACAMS certification and a Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention from the International Compliance Association.
Francis is a Director and Industry Practice Lead in Financial Crime Compliance at Moody’s.
His tenure as head of Compliance at Sumitomo Mitsui (SMBC), saw him orchestrate the effective establishment of the Risk and Control framework for an EU entity in compliance with French and Germany passported regulatory requirements.
With 8 years at HSBC, Francis spearheaded regulatory investigations, integrated Compliance risk management globally, and drove compliance controls governance transformation initiatives.
A certified PRINCE2 practitioner, Francis also holds diplomas in financial crime prevention and governance, risk, and compliance from the International Compliance Association.
Marisol leads the evolution of Moody’s value proposition across Financial & Professional Services Europe with a focus on financial crime and third party risk.
Marisol also works with current and prospective customers, strategic partners, and product development teams to identify strategic opportunities to enhance the potential of the solutions. Previously, she worked at S&P where she was the Global Head of KYC services and Entity Insights. During her career in Financial Crime, Marisol has built Managed Services and designed AML and third party risk programs for financial institutions in the U.S. and Europe.
She has also benchmarked and advised on more than 60 global AML/CDD policies with a deep focus on data requirements and the use of technology to streamline, automate and keep up to date the data gathering process. Marisol has an extensive legal and compliance background. In her 15 plus years, she has helped organizations develop and implement their compliance, anti-corruption and third-party due diligence programmes. Marisol is a dual qualified lawyer (Spain & UK) and holds two Masters in Law (LLM); International Corporate Governance, Financial Regulation, Economic Law and Comparative Business Law. She also holds an ICA international diploma in anti-money laundering.