The Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) held an online consultative meeting with representatives of professional football clubs and football agents as part of the public consultation process on the new draft Law “On the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing.”

The meeting was organised within the framework of Albania’s ongoing efforts to align its legal framework with the European Union acquis and international AML/CFT standards.

During the meeting, FIA presented the main provisions and key innovations of the draft law, which, for the first time, introduces professional football clubs and football agents as reporting entities under the national AML/CFT framework. Discussions focused on the obligations arising from the proposed legislation, including the risk-based approach, customer due diligence requirements, beneficial ownership identification, suspicious transaction reporting, and internal control measures.

The meeting provided an opportunity for an open and constructive exchange of views. Participants raised questions and shared observations regarding the practical implementation of the proposed legal requirements, while FIA representatives provided clarifications and welcomed the comments and suggestions presented within the public consultation process.

The Financial Intelligence Agency remains committed to maintaining an inclusive dialogue with all stakeholders throughout the legislative process, with the aim of strengthening Albania’s AML/CFT framework in line with European Union requirements and international standards.