Spain Introduces New Anti-Money Laundering Authority with Broadened Sectors
The Spanish government is introducing significant changes to its anti-money laundering regulations, creating a new independent authority called the National Authority for Financial Integrity (ANIFI).
ANIFI will consolidate powers currently held by Sepblac and the Secretariat of the Commission for the Prevention of Money Laundering.
The reform is part of a draft bill approved by the Council of Ministers, which also expands sectors subject to prevention obligations, strengthens control over beneficial ownership, and adapts Spain to the new European framework against money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
The Government has opened a public hearing and information procedure, allowing any person, company, or organization to submit comments on the text until September 30, 2026.