Publication of updated Anti-Money Laundering & Countering the Financing of Terrorism – Guidelines for Designated Persons supervised by the Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Unit (6th July 2026)
On the 6th July 2026, the Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Unit (AMLCU) of the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration published updated Anti-Money Laundering & Countering the Financing of Terrorism – Guidelines for Designated Persons supervised by the Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Unit.
The purpose of the Guidelines is to assist those Designated Persons supervised by the AMLCU in understanding and meeting their Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism obligations under the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010 as amended and related Statutory Instruments. The updates published today include further information concerning business risks and customer due diligence that may be helpful to Designated Persons. It also includes information on the recently commenced SI 307 of 2026 – European Union (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Administrative Sanctions) Regulations 2026 as well as updates on the overall AMLTF supervisory landscape.
A copy of these Guidelines can be located here.
Please note: it is the ultimate responsibility of all Designated Persons to ensure that they are compliant with their obligations under the CJA 2010 as amended. These guidelines are intended to assist Designated Persons in their understanding of and compliance with those obligations. The Guidelines do not constitute secondary legislation. Firms must always refer directly to the CJA 2010 when ascertaining their statutory obligations. The Guidelines do not replace or override any legal and/or regulatory requirements. In the event of a discrepancy between these Guidelines and the CJA 2010, the CJA 2010 will apply. The Guidelines are not exhaustive and do not set limitations on the steps to be taken by Designated Persons to meet their statutory obligations.