AMLA 2026: Why Banks Must Act Now – Insights from Timo Purkott, KPMG AMLA Office

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AMLA 2026: Why Banks Must Act Now – Insights from Timo Purkott, KPMG AMLA Office

Mittwoch, 17. Juni 2026 | 7 Aufrufe

AMLA 2026: The harmonized EU supervisory framework for anti-money laundering is taking shape – and what it means for banks across Europe.

The European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA), headquartered in Frankfurt, started its work about a year ago. In 2026, the EU's AML/CFT Single Rulebook is becoming increasingly concrete, with new Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS), Implementing Technical Standards (ITS) and Guidelines that will materially change the day-to-day reality for obliged entities across the EU.

Timo Purkott, Partner at KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft in Frankfurt and Co-Lead of the international KPMG AMLA Office, has been following AMLA's development as an observer since its inception. In this video, he shares his perspective on the current state of play and explains why implementing the new AML requirements is not a one-time project, but a continuous transformation.

Key takeaways:

One year in, the harmonized EU supervisory framework for AML is clearly taking shape.
2026 brings new requirements, new details and continuous change for banks and other obliged entities.
The rules are being harmonized – but the reality for regulated entities is becoming more complex, not simpler.
Waiting is expensive: those who delay lose time and, in the worst case, lose control of implementation.
Successful banks act now – systematically and step by step.
Implementing the new AML requirements is an ongoing transformation, not a one-off project.

Who should watch this video? Board members, Chief Compliance Officers, MLROs, Heads of Financial Crime, Risk and Compliance leaders in banks, insurers, asset managers and other obliged entities in Germany, Europe and globally.

About Timo Purkott Timo Purkott is Partner, Global Fraud & Financial Crime Transformation Lead at KPMG International and Co-Lead of the KPMG AMLA Office. With more than 20 years of experience, he supports financial institutions in implementing and enhancing their Risk, Compliance and Financial Crime Prevention systems, with a strong focus on regulatory change, target operating models and RegTech-enabled solutions.

Contact and further information

Timo Purkott contact profile on kpmg.com (International/EN): https://kpmg.com/xx/en/contacts/p/timo-purkott.html
Timo Purkott contact profile on kpmg.com (Germany): https://kpmg.com/de/de/kontakte/p/timo-purkott.html
KPMG AMLA Office – overview: https://kpmg.com/xx/en/our-insights/risk-and-regulation/kpmg-anti-money-laundering-authority-office-advisory-services.html
Meet the KPMG AMLA Office team: https://kpmg.com/xx/en/our-insights/risk-and-regulation/kpmg-anti-money-laundering-authority-office-advisory-services/meet-kpmg-amla-office-team.html
The Single Rulebook in 2026 – Year of evolution: https://kpmg.com/xx/en/our-insights/risk-and-regulation/kpmg-anti-money-laundering-authority-office-advisory-services/amla-single-rulebook-2026.html

Want to discuss what AMLA means for your organization? Reach out to Timo Purkott directly via his contact profile on kpmg.com: https://kpmg.com/xx/en/contacts/p/timo-purkott.html

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