FMA Liechtenstein
The Financial Market Authority is Liechtenstein's integrated financial market regulator and the AML/CTF supervisor, examining persons subject to due diligence under the SPG and sanctioning failures.
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AML/CTF Compliance in Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein regulates AML/CTF through the FIU Liechtenstein and the Due Diligence Act (SPG). See the obligations and how MemberCheck supports them.
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Screening coverage for Liechtenstein
- Sanctions & PEP screening
- Adverse media checks
- Customer identity verification
- Jurisdiction risk checks
- Ongoing monitoring
Key facts
AML supervisor / FIUFMA Liechtenstein (supervisor); Stabsstelle FIU (FIU)
FATF statusMONEYVAL member
Primary legislationDue Diligence Act (Sorgfaltspflichtgesetz, SPG)
Overview
AML/CTF compliance in Liechtenstein.
Liechtenstein supervises AML/CTF through the Financial Market Authority (FMA), which examines persons subject to due diligence, while the FIU Liechtenstein (Stabsstelle FIU) receives and analyses suspicious activity reports. The Due Diligence Act (Sorgfaltspflichtgesetz, SPG) is the country's principal statute, and as an EEA member Liechtenstein applies the EU Anti-Money Laundering Directives.
Obliged entities must assess their money laundering and terrorist financing risk, apply customer due diligence, keep records, and report suspicious activity to the FIU. Supervisors expect a documented compliance framework, a named responsible person, and ongoing 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.
FIU Liechtenstein
The Stabsstelle FIU is Liechtenstein's Financial Intelligence Unit. It receives, analyses, and disseminates suspicious activity reports, a role distinct from the FMA's supervision of firms.
Due Diligence Act (SPG)
The Sorgfaltspflichtgesetz is Liechtenstein's principal AML statute. It sets risk assessment, customer due diligence, record-keeping, and reporting duties for obliged entities.
EEA and EU AML Directives
As an EEA member, Liechtenstein applies the EU Anti-Money Laundering Directives, aligning its regime with the wider European framework.
MONEYVAL
As a MONEYVAL member, Liechtenstein is assessed against the FATF standards through the Council of Europe's monitoring body.
Obligations
What regulated businesses must do.
- Assess money laundering and terrorist financing risk
- Apply customer due diligence on business relationships and occasional transactions
- Appoint a person responsible for AML/CTF compliance
- Report suspicious activity to the FIU
- Maintain records and a documented internal compliance framework
- Provide ongoing staff training
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FAQ
Common questions.
Who supervises AML/CTF in Liechtenstein?
The Financial Market Authority (FMA) Liechtenstein is the AML/CTF supervisor, examining banks, insurers, trustees, asset managers, and other persons subject to due diligence under the Due Diligence Act. The FIU Liechtenstein (Stabsstelle FIU) is a separate body that receives and analyses suspicious activity reports.
What is the main AML law in Liechtenstein?
The Due Diligence Act (Sorgfaltspflichtgesetz, SPG) is Liechtenstein's principal AML statute, setting risk assessment, customer due diligence, record-keeping, and reporting obligations.
Is Liechtenstein subject to the EU AML Directives?
As an EEA member, Liechtenstein applies the EU Anti-Money Laundering Directives, and it is a member of MONEYVAL, the Council of Europe body that assesses countries against the FATF standards.
How does MemberCheck support AML compliance in Liechtenstein?
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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