Hungarian Financial Intelligence Unit
The central body responsible for receiving, analysing, and disseminating suspicious transaction and activity reports in Hungary.
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AML/CTF Compliance in Hungary
Hungary regulates AML/CTF through the Hungarian Financial Intelligence Unit and the National Bank of Hungary under Act LIII of 2017. See the obligations and how MemberCheck supports them.
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Screening coverage for Hungary
- Sanctions & PEP screening
- Adverse media checks
- Customer identity verification
- Jurisdiction risk checks
- Ongoing monitoring
Key facts
AML supervisor / FIUHungarian Financial Intelligence Unit; National Bank of Hungary (MNB)
FATF statusMONEYVAL member (EU)
Primary legislationAct LIII of 2017 on the Prevention and Combating of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
Overview
AML/CTF compliance in Hungary.
Hungary regulates AML/CTF through the Hungarian Financial Intelligence Unit, which receives and analyses suspicious transaction reports, and the National Bank of Hungary, which supervises the financial intermediary system. Act LIII of 2017 is the principal statute, and as an EU member state Hungary transposes the EU Anti-Money Laundering Directives. Sector supervisors include the Gaming Supervisory Authority, the Chamber of Hungarian Auditors, and the national tax and customs administration.
Reporting entities must conduct customer due diligence when establishing a business relationship, monitor it continuously, carry out risk assessment and categorisation, operate a screening system, and report suspicious transactions to the FIU. Employees must receive AML 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.
National Bank of Hungary (MNB)
The MNB supervises the financial intermediary system, including credit institutions, financial services institutions, and voluntary mutual insurance funds, for AML/CTF compliance.
Act LIII of 2017 (AML Act)
Hungary's principal AML statute. It sets customer due diligence, monitoring, risk assessment, and reporting duties for reporting entities.
EU AML Directives
As an EU member state, Hungary transposes the EU Anti-Money Laundering Directives, aligning its regime with the wider European framework.
Obligations
What regulated businesses must do.
- Conduct customer due diligence when establishing a business relationship
- Continuously monitor the business relationship
- Carry out risk assessment and risk categorisation
- Operate a screening system
- Report suspicious transactions to the FIU
- Provide AML training to employees
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FAQ
Common questions.
Who supervises AML/CTF in Hungary?
The Hungarian Financial Intelligence Unit receives and analyses suspicious transaction reports, while the National Bank of Hungary supervises the financial intermediary system for AML/CTF compliance.
What is the main AML law in Hungary?
Act LIII of 2017 on the Prevention and Combating of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing is Hungary's principal AML statute, setting due diligence, monitoring, and reporting obligations.
Is Hungary subject to the EU AML Directives?
Yes. As an EU member state, Hungary transposes the EU Anti-Money Laundering Directives, and it is a member of MONEYVAL.
How does MemberCheck support AML compliance in Hungary?
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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