(1)Massive flows of dirty money can damage the stability and reputation of the financial sector and threaten the single market, and terrorism shakes the very foundations of our society. In addition to the criminal law approach, a preventive effort via the financial system can produce results.
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New version applies from 20/03/2008 — introduced by Directive 2008/20/EC.
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Later versions: 30/10/2009, 04/01/2011.
Recital 1 changes in this version: compare with the current text.
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