Article 91 Cooperation with the European Supervisory Authorities

Summary What does Article 91 of the Anti-money laundering authority regulation (AMLAR) say?

This article establishes the cooperative relationship between AMLA (the Authority) and the three European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs: EBA, ESMA, and EIOPA).

It sets out both an ongoing obligation to maintain close cooperation, particularly around the development of technical standards and guidance, and a concrete, time-bound requirement to formalise that cooperation through a memorandum of understanding.

Important points:

The Authority is required to establish and maintain close cooperation with the ESAs, especially when developing regulatory or implementing technical standards, guidelines, or recommendations.
The Authority must conclude a memorandum of understanding with the ESAs by 27 June 2025, setting out the practical terms of their cooperation under Union law.
This article sits alongside Article 92, which governs cooperation with non-AML/CFT authorities more broadly, making Article 91 the specific provision dedicated to the ESA relationship.

Springlex's summary of the article, a reading aid, not a substitute for the legal text.

1. The Authority shall establish and maintain close cooperation with the ESAs, in particular when developing draft regulatory or implementing technical standards, guidelines or recommendations within the remit of their respective tasks.
1. By 27 June 2025, the Authority shall conclude a memorandum of understanding with the ESAs setting out how they intend to cooperate in the performance of their tasks under Union law.

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