Smaragd Release 2026.1 – Ready for AMLD6, AMLR, and RTS
The Smaragd Compliance Suite 2026.1 helps financial institutions efficiently implement increasing regulatory requirements - from AMLD6 to AMLR and the new technical standards.
Why This Release Is Important
European supervision is undergoing fundamental changes. With AMLR, RTS, and the new AMLA, a more centralized compliance regime is emerging.
This means:
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Less room for national interpretation
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Greater standardization
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Higher requirements for transparency and traceability
Smaragd 2026.1 addresses precisely this transformation - not piecemeal, but structurally.
An overview of the most important changes
1. Greater transparency and audit assurance
Result: Audits become easier, and risks are more easily verifiable.
- Seamless historical tracking of customer risks
- Fully traceable risk decisions
- Enhanced logging and documentation functions
2. More precise risk analyses
Result: Significantly more accurate risk assessment with fewer false positives.
- Parallel calculation of multiple risk types (AML, terrorist financing, etc.)
- Multidimensional customer risk assessment
- Flexible control of risk factors
3. Enhanced KYC and monitoring functions
Result: More efficient monitoring and faster response to suspicious cases.
- New KYC attributes for a better data foundation
- Introduction of a SAR flag for targeted risk management
- Improved integration with downstream systems
4. More Efficient Alert Processing
Result: Less manual work, focus on relevant cases.
- New “Information” indicator type for hits that do not require processing
- Clear separation between operational alerts and analytical data
5. Improved data and process control
Ergebnis: Höhere Transparenz und Compliance-Sicherheit im Betrieb.
- Extended logging of deletion processes
- Audit-proof documentation, including parameters and results
- Automatic notifications
What this means for you
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A uniform compliance framework compatible with European standards
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Better preparation for AMLA supervision
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Greater efficiency in monitoring and reporting
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Reduced operational effort while maintaining risk transparency
In short: less manual complexity, more control.
All Details at a Glance
Download the complete release notes and learn how to tailor your compliance processes to the new regulatory requirements.