One Step Ahead Poland: AML reform, virtual IBANs, and EU oversight

Anti-money laundering (AML) regulation in Europe is undergoing its most comprehensive overhaul in years. What does the new AML package require of financial institutions?   How will virtual IBANs change compliance obligations across European markets? And what should firms be doing now ahead of the establishment of a new EU supervisory authority?  Konrad Zawistowski, specialist in banking and finance law with a focus on project finance, acquisition finance, and leveraged finance at A&O Shearman, moderates a conversation between Paweł Mruk-Zawirski, head of the regulatory department for financial markets, and Filip Główka, an expert in debt finance.  Together, they provide a comprehensive overview of the new AML framework, the practical implications for financial institutions operating across European markets, and what the creation of a dedicated supervisory body means for how compliance functions need to be structured going forward.  Legal and compliance professionals working with financial institutions in Europe will finish this episode with a clear understanding of the new AML requirements and a practical sense of where the compliance pressure points lie.  Note: This episode is conducted in Polish  One Step Ahead is an extension of A&O Shearman's long-running seminar series of the same name. For over 16 years, those seminars have delivered cutting-edge knowledge in law, finance, and business to clients and professionals worldwide. The podcast brings that expertise directly to listeners, with each episode examining the regulatory, transactional, and strategic issues shaping the market. Designed for legal and financial professionals who need to stay ahead of change, the series draws on the depth of A&O Shearman's global practice.