This book delves into the EU's latest reform package dealing with anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism. It carves out the essence of groundbreaking initiatives adopted in 2024 with a focus on their outward implications for the wider world. Offering unique perspectives from an external point of view, the study applies a combined methodology, including geographic, historic, teleological, systematic and comparative dimensions. The findings are presented in a concise manner with visual designs that make the timely topic accessible to readers from various backgrounds.

Provides a comprehensive overview of modern EU reforms in the area of money laundering and terrorist financing Includes comparative methods by exploring EU reforms while reflecting on possible repercussions for other countries Offers legal and practical insights for international stakeholders

Autorentext

Yen-Lin Agnes Chiu is an Associate Professor at Fu Jen Catholic University, School of Law. Her research interests range from EU law to international and comparative law, with a particular focus on sustainable business and financial law. She obtained a doctoral degree in law from the University of Linz in Austria, a Master of Law (LL.M.) from Columbia University in the United States and is admitted as an attorney in the State of New York. Her academic achievements and contributions to higher education have been recognized with numerous awards. She is also engaged in the service of public institutions, animal welfare and environmental protection.

Klappentext

This book delves into the EU’s latest reform package dealing with anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism. It carves out the essence of groundbreaking initiatives adopted in 2024 with a focus on their outward implications for the wider world. Offering unique perspectives from an external point of view, the study applies a combined methodology, including geographic, historic, teleological, systematic and comparative dimensions. The findings are presented in a concise manner with visual designs that make the timely topic accessible to readers from various backgrounds.

Inhalt

Introduction.- Formal Legal Instruments.- Substantive Reforms.- Institutional Governance.- Case Study: Taiwan.- Conclusion.