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Latest AML news
New SARs best practice guidance
- Helpsheets and support
- 27 Nov 2025
In November 2025, the UKFIU published updated guidance relating to Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR). It pertains to using the SAR portal, submitting a SAR and understanding DAMLs and DATFs. Find out what you need to know to stay current with the latest requirements.
Duplicate firms appearing on Companies House
- Article
- 17 Nov 2025
Ahead of Companies House ID verification coming in for new directors, several companies seemingly posing as existing firms have incorporated in recent weeks.
AML Thematic Review 2025
- Helpsheets and support
- 10 Nov 2025
We asked a sample of firms about SAR training, policies and procedures, the role of the nominated officer, levels of SAR reporting, reasons for suspicion and areas where firms would appreciate further guidance or clarity.
AML supervision reform: Duties, powers, and accountability consultation
- Article
- 10 Nov 2025
HM Treasury has published a consultation to hear feedback on proposals to reform the supervision of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) compliance among professional services businesses. HM Treasury is keen to hear from stakeholders across the AML-regulated population. There is also an opportunity to register for roundtable discussions on the proposals.
Examining non-compliance: 2024/25 anti-money laundering supervision report now available
- Report
- 31 Oct 2025
Our 2024/25 anti-money laundering supervision report provides a comprehensive account of ICAEW’s supervisory activity and continued work to protect against money laundering and other forms of financial crime within the accountancy sector. In this year's report, check out the root causes for non-compliance and register for the webinar.
Updates to the grey-list
- Website
- 31 Oct 2025
As part of its plenary meeting, the Financial Action Task Force has announced the removal of the following countries from the grey-list:
- Burkina Faso
- Mozambique
- Nigeria
- South Africa
HM Treasury to consolidate AML supervision to a single regulator
- Article
- 24 Oct 2025
HM Treasury announced its plans to consolidate AML supervision under the Financial Conduct Authority on 21 October 2025. Read ICAEW’s response on how this decision will impact firms.
AML: Fact or fiction?
- Helpsheets and support
- 20 Oct 2025
From customer due diligence to risk assessments, Sandy Price, AML Manager in our Quality Assurance Department, tackles the most common AML myths we hear and shares practical guidance to help you stay compliant.
All available issues of AML: the essentials e-newsletters
Issue 34 July 2025
- Newsletter
- 10 Jul 2025
We bring you essential guidance on registering as an ACSP including how to find your membership number, plus an invitation to our upcoming webinar with Companies House. Check you are aware of the latest ‘grey list’ and find out how to access our key resources.
Issue 33 October 2024
- Newsletter
- 30 Oct 2024
Read ICAEW’s thematic review on the firm-wide risk assessment, our AML Supervision Report or register for an upcoming webinar where the team will discuss the results reported in both publications. We also signpost recent updates including a Companies House timeline for corporate reform, UKFIU publications and changes to the list of high-risk third countries. Other resources include a new AMLbites video and recent webinar recordings.
Issue 32 July 2024
- Newsletter
- 29 Jul 2024
We launch ICAEW's new guide and website area for those working in AML compliance. Use the guide to help you fulfil your role effectively. We also highlight the recently updated AASG Risk Outlook, explain the proposed new process for ID verification for Companies House, and flag changes to the high risk third countries list you should be aware of.
Issue 31 April 2024
- Newsletter
- 29 Apr 2024
So far in 2024, there have been a number of regulatory and legislative changes, which we share in this edition. We also encourage you to respond to the open consultations and government surveys to ensure that future changes to the anti-money laundering regulatory framework are workable for the accountancy sector.
Issue 30 January 2024
- Newsletter
- 30 Jan 2024
In our 30th issue of AML – the essentials, we remind you of the key changes that occurred at the end of 2023, the new Statutory Instrument that came into force on 10 January 2024 and what resources will help you remain compliant in 2024.
Issue 29 September 2023
- Newsletter
- 21 Sep 2023
In this edition, we share the CCAB AML Guidance that has been updated for the requirements around proliferation financing risk assessments and ongoing discrepancy reporting. We have also included a range of AML resources, an invitation to our next webinar and links to the National Crime Agency’s new SARs Portal and associated guides.
Issue 28 May 2023
- Newsletter
- 26 Apr 2023
In this edition, we remind you about new requirements for ongoing discrepancy reporting that came into force on 1 April 2023, invite you to our next webinar and sign-post guidance and helpful resources such as new AMLbites videos.
Issue 27 January 2023
- Newsletter
- 05 Jan 2023
Read this issue for information on the prohibition on audit services and trust services to Russia, upcoming changes to the Register of Overseas Entities (ROE) Regulations, key points for the accountancy sector from recent changes to the Money Laundering Regulations, the risks of verification work relating to the ROE and access to new resources including a new AMLbites video. We also highlight useful helpline numbers and a demonstration of the upcoming new SARs portal.
Issue 26 November 2022
- Newsletter
- 18 Nov 2022
In our latest AML update we highlight the results of our recent thematic reviews on sanctions and COVID-19 support schemes. We also give an update on the Register of Overseas Entities and provide a link to the UKFIU’s recent webinar showcasing its new suspicious activity reporting portal. There is also a reminder about the range of AML resources that are available including our AML helpline.
Issue 25 July 2022
- Newsletter
- 21 Jul 2022
In this issue, we provide an update on proposed changes to the Money Laundering Regulations, give an invitation to the upcoming cryptoassets webinar and collate the resources issued in response to UK sanctions against Russia.
Issue 24 April 2022
- Newsletter
- 29 Mar 2022
In this issue, we summarise the resources issued in response to UK sanctions against Russia, highlight the implications of the Economic Crime Act and look at the risks associated with virtual assets in the seventh instalment of AML: The Basics.
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