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title: Anti-Money Laundering Directives in the EU
description: The EU’s Anti-Money Laundering Directives (AMLDs) are a regulatory response to the misuse of the global financial network by criminal and terrorist actors.
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# [Anti-Money Laundering Directives in the EU](https://blog.everc.com/thought-leadership/6amld)

 Written by [Maya Shabi](https://blog.everc.com/thought-leadership/author/maya-shabi) | Aug 15, 2023, 7:21:18 PM

#### The EU’s Anti-Money Laundering Directives (AMLDs) are a regulatory response to the misuse of the global financial network by criminal and terrorist actors.

#### This guide takes you through the evolution of these regulations, including  the most recent one: 6AMLD.

#### Anti-Money Laundering Directives in the EU Evolution and Timeline

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