6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6, Directive (EU) 2018/1673)
The 6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6, Directive (EU) 2018/1673) strengthens the criminal law framework for combating money laundering across the EU. Building on AMLD5, it harmonises the definition of money laundering offences, extends criminal liability to legal persons, and establishes minimum rules on sanctions and penalties for money laundering across member states.
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Framework Domains (6)
Criminal Offences
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 3 | Objectives of Open Finance |
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
General Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 42 USC 12181 | Definitions |
| 42 USC 12182(a) | General prohibition of discrimination |
| 42 USC 12182(b)(1) | Denial of participation |
| 42 USC 12182(b)(2)(A)(ii) | Reasonable modifications |
| 42 USC 12182(b)(2)(A)(iii) | Auxiliary aids and services |
| Art. 1 | Open Finance Implementation |
| Art. 2 | Consent Definition |
| Art. 3 | Objectives of Open Finance |
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
| JOR-1 | Scope and Definitions (Article 1–2) |
| JOR-2 | Exemptions (Article 3) |
| LAOS-CC-Art1 | Purpose and Scope |
| LAOS-CC-Art2 | Definitions |
| PY-1 | Object and Scope |
| PY-2 | Definitions |
| Part 1, Sec. 1-3 | Purpose and Interpretation |
| Part 1, Sec. 4 | Application and Scope |
| Part 1, Sec. 5 | Crown Binding |
Implementation
Giving effect to provisions through national laws, collective agreements, or other appropriate means.
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 12 | Data Ownership |
| Art. 13 | Data Security and Privacy |
| Art. 14 | Direct Data Flows |
| BS65000-IM-01 | Resilience Assessment |
| BS65000-IM-02 | Scenario Planning |
| BS65000-IM-03 | Continuous Improvement |
| FATF-TR-IMP-01 | Technical Solutions |
| FATF-TR-IMP-02 | Jurisdictional Adoption |
| FATF-TR-IMP-03 | VASP AML/CFT |
| ILO-C149-08 | Article 8 — Implementation through national laws, collective agreements, or other means |
| ISO-8000-IMP-01 | Quality Measurement |
| ISO-8000-IMP-02 | Quality Improvement |
| ISO-8000-IMP-03 | Sector Applications |
| PBD-IMP-01 | GDPR Article 25 |
| PBD-IMP-02 | Design Methodology |
| PBD-IMP-03 | Organisational Integration |
Jurisdiction and Cooperation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 10 | Consent Requirements |
| Art. 11 | Consent Revocation |
Liability of Legal Persons
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 7 | Minimum Standards |
| Art. 8 | Data Categories |
Penalties and Sanctions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 5 | Legal Recognition of Data Messages |
| Art. 6 | Writing |
| Art. 9 | Free Data Sharing |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with 6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6, Directive (EU) 2018/1673), you already cover:
EU Maritime Single Window Environment Regulation (EU) 2019/1239
51%
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Compare →ILO Nursing Personnel Convention C149 (1977)
49%
20 controls mapped
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49%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6, Directive (EU) 2018/1673)?
6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6, Directive (EU) 2018/1673) is a compliance framework from European Union with 6 domains and 43 controls. The 6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6, Directive (EU) 2018/1673) strengthens the criminal law framework for combating money laundering across the EU. Building on AMLD5, it harmonises the definition of money laundering offences, extends criminal liability to legal persons, and establishes minimum rules on sanctions and penalties for money laundering across member states. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does 6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6, Directive (EU) 2018/1673) have?
6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6, Directive (EU) 2018/1673) has 43 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are General Provisions (18 controls), Implementation (16 controls), Penalties and Sanctions (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does 6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6, Directive (EU) 2018/1673) map to?
6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6, Directive (EU) 2018/1673) maps to 654 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are EU Maritime Single Window Environment Regulation (EU) 2019/1239 (51% coverage), ILO Nursing Personnel Convention C149 (1977) (49% coverage), ISO 8000 — Data Quality (49% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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