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What you need to know about money laundering in 2026
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- 16 Feb 2026
As 2026 unfolds, new pressures are reshaping the fight against money laundering. Professionals must be particularly alert to the influence of sanctions evasion and advanced technologies.
Exports: what you can learn from record £1m sanctions fine
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- 10 Nov 2025
A UK exporter paid the price when selling goods to a company incorporated in Russia operating in a third country. The case highlights the need for businesses to completely understand sanctions rules and their implications.
New sanctions for Russia as Ukraine war enters fourth year
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- 26 Feb 2025
UK announces largest sanctions package against Russia since 2022, imposing 107 new measures to disrupt funds going into Putin’s war chest.
New unit helps businesses comply with UK trade sanctions
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- 22 Oct 2024
The Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation has new and enhanced powers to crack down on businesses in breach and make sure UK sanctions are effective.
Influencing policy to support you: May 2024
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- 31 May 2024
ICAEW has been meeting with MPs to discuss economic growth and the opportunities offered by technology, as well as giving evidence to parliament on audit reform and the effectiveness of sanctions on Russia.
UK sanctions regime ‘not up to scratch’
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- 24 May 2024
ICAEW gave evidence at a Treasury Committee hearing which highlighted a number of problems in the UK sanctions regime.
UK government outlines new sanctions strategy
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- 11 Mar 2024
Two years on from the start of the war in Ukraine, the UK government has set out a sanctions strategy that strengthens its capability.
Russia exit failures put businesses on the back foot
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- 03 Apr 2023
Following the invasion of Ukraine, many companies pledged to withdraw their business operations from Russia. A year on, many are still there, risking stakeholder revolts.
Ukraine: further sanctions against Russia announced
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- 09 Mar 2023
One year on from the start of the conflict, the UK, US and EU have announced new sanctions on export bans regarding military components and equipment.
New sanctions proposed one year after Russian invasion of Ukraine
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- 23 Feb 2023
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen calls on EU countries to “tighten the screws on Russia” with a raft of proposed sanctions one year since the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
Businesses must take action to weather geopolitical storms
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- 23 Feb 2023
As the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine approaches, Chartered IIA is urging business leaders to prepare for further geopolitical incidents as global pressures rise.
Sanctions evolution may cause inadvertent breaches
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- 01 Aug 2022
The ongoing evolution of sanctions across multiple jurisdictions and the complexity of global supply chains mean that organisations could unwittingly find themselves in breach of sanctions rules.
Prohibition on provision of accountancy services to Russia comes into force
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- 21 Jul 2022
On 20 July 2022, the government laid new regulations in Parliament that will prohibit the provision of certain services, including ‘accountancy services’ and ‘management consultancy services’, to Russian companies.
Amendments to Article 89 - Financial Sanctions and Insolvency Practitioners
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- 05 May 2022
The Insolvency Service is aware of some individuals who may be subject to financial sanctions who are seeking to use both solvent and insolvent liquidations to circumvent the financial sanctions applied against Russia and Belarus. Read this update from the Insolvency Service for information about financial sanctions.
Government bans use of UK accountants by Russian businesses
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- 04 May 2022
Russian businesses have been banned from using UK accountants and other professional services including management consulting and PR, in the latest raft of sanctions just announced by the UK government.
Ukraine crisis: implications for charities
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- 21 Mar 2022
Millions of people are being displaced because of the war in Ukraine and charities are playing an important role to get help to the people who need it. Because of the fast-moving situation, this article aims to signpost you to information on the Charity Commission website and ICAEW’s own resources which will be continuously updated.
Audit guidance in response to the Ukraine crisis
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- 17 Mar 2022
No one can fail to be appalled by the actions of the Russian Government and the awful situation for Ukraine and its people. Although insignificant in comparison, many ICAEW regulated audit firms will face some challenges and difficult decisions as a result.
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