On 2 July 2021, the European Banking Authority and the European Securities and Markets Authority published revised final joint Guidelines on the assessment of the suitability of members of the management body and key function holders. These revised final Guidelines take into account the amendments introduced by the Fifth Capital Requirements Directive and the Investment Firms Directive, and their effect on the assessment of the suitability of members of the management body, in particular with regard to money laundering and financing terrorism risks, and gender diversity. The revised final Guidelines will apply from 31 December 2021.