The Standing Committee supports the FIUs Composition in carrying out its responsibilities and helps shape AMLA’s strategic direction in the field of financial intelligence. The Committee works closely with the FIUs of EU Member States and national delegates to support the development of a unified European anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing framework. The other Co-Chair of the Committee is Hennie Verbeek-Kusters, former Head of the Dutch FIU.
“The next two years will be decisive in shaping AMLA’s future. Successfully establishing the institution requires a strong understanding of the EU legal framework and international standards, as well as close cooperation between FIUs and supervisory authorities. I am grateful for the trust placed in me by leading experts across Europe and look forward to contributing my knowledge and practical experience during this important formative period. This decision also reflects Estonia’s strong position in Europe today in the field of anti-money laundering,” said Matis Mäeker, Head of the Estonian FIU.
The Co-Chairs of the Standing Committee of the FIUs Composition within AMLA’s General Board are elected by representatives of the 27 EU Member States. Their term of office is two years. The Committee consists of nine members.
Matis Mäeker’s candidacy was supported by his extensive experience in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing. On 14 June 2026, he began his second term as Head of the Estonian FIU. He has served as Deputy Chair of the Bureau of MONEYVAL, the Council of Europe’s expert committee responsible for assessing compliance with international standards, and as a member of the European Banking Authority’s Anti-Money Laundering Standing Committee. He is also a recognized expert of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the international standard-setting body for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing. Before becoming Head of the FIU, he worked at the Estonian Financial Supervision and Resolution Authority (Finantsinspektsioon).
