GDPML
The General Directorate for the Prevention of Money Laundering is Albania's financial intelligence unit and the main authority for AML/CFT policy and implementation. It receives and analyses reports of suspicious activity.
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AML/CTF Compliance in Albania
Albania regulates AML/CTF through the GDPML and Law No. 9917/2008. See the obligations and how MemberCheck supports them.
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Screening coverage for Albania
- Sanctions & PEP screening
- Adverse media checks
- Customer identity verification
- Jurisdiction risk checks
- Ongoing monitoring
Key facts
AML supervisor / FIUGeneral Directorate for the Prevention of Money Laundering (GDPML)
FATF statusMONEYVAL member
Primary legislationLaw No. 9917/2008 on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism
Overview
AML/CTF compliance in Albania.
Albania has built its AML/CTF regime around the General Directorate for the Prevention of Money Laundering, its financial intelligence unit, supported by the Financial Supervisory Authority and the Bank of Albania as sector supervisors. As a MONEYVAL member, the country aligns its framework with the FATF standards.
Reporting entities, from banks and non-banking financial institutions to lawyers, notaries, accountants, and real estate agents, must apply customer due diligence, take a risk-based approach, monitor business relationships, and report suspicious transactions promptly to the GDPML. Supervisors expect documented policies, controls, and staff training.
MemberCheck helps teams meet these obligations by screening customers and entities against global sanctions, PEP, and adverse-media data, verifying identities, and monitoring risk continuously, with a clear audit trail behind every decision.
Regulation
All solutions →Key laws and regulators.
Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA)
An independent institution responsible for the regulation, licensing, and supervision of insurance, securities, and voluntary pension funds, including their AML/CFT compliance.
Bank of Albania
The country's central bank regulates, licenses, and supervises banks, and monitors their compliance with AML/CFT requirements as part of its supervisory functions.
MONEYVAL alignment
As a MONEYVAL member, Albania has its AML/CFT framework assessed against the FATF standards that shape expectations for financial institutions and designated businesses.
Obligations
What regulated businesses must do.
- Apply customer due diligence measures
- Adopt a risk-based approach with supporting policies and procedures
- Implement adequate AML/CFT systems, controls, and training
- Continuously monitor business relationships and transactions
- Report suspicious transactions promptly to the GDPML
- Maintain records and internal control systems
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FAQ
Common questions.
Who supervises AML/CTF in Albania?
The General Directorate for the Prevention of Money Laundering (GDPML) is Albania's financial intelligence unit. Sector supervisors include the Financial Supervisory Authority and the Bank of Albania.
What is the main AML law in Albania?
Law No. 9917/2008 on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism is Albania's principal AML statute, setting customer due diligence, monitoring, and reporting duties.
Is Albania a member of FATF?
Albania is a member of MONEYVAL, the Council of Europe body that assesses AML/CTF regimes against the FATF 40 Recommendations.
How does MemberCheck support AML compliance in Albania?
MemberCheck screens customers and entities against global sanctions, PEP, and adverse-media data, verifies identities, and monitors risk continuously, with an audit trail behind every decision.
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