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Latest AML news
Update to the Companies House timeline for mandatory ACSP registration
- Helpsheets and support
- 07 Aug 2026
The requirement to register as an authorised company service provider (ACSP) in order to submit statutory filings to Companies House will now be introduced no sooner than November 2027. Companies House will provide at least six months' notice before implementation. You can voluntarily register as an ACSP at any time.
Share effective anti-money laundering and economic crime measures
- Website
- 13 Jul 2026
The UK is preparing for its upcoming Financial Action Task Force (FATF) mutual evaluation and HM Treasury is seeking real-world case studies that demonstrate how the UK’s economic crime framework delivers results in practice.
Respond by 7 September.
Evidence requirements for registering as a tax agent
- Article
- 09 Jul 2026
New guidance is available for when you are applying as a tax agent with HMRC. Ensure your processes are up to date.
Practice Assurance Monitoring Report 2026 webinar – insights from our reviewers
- Article
- 09 Jul 2026
In our recent webinar on ICAEW's Practice Assurance Monitoring Report 2026, Dean Neaves, Senior Manager, Quality Assurance Department, joined Quality Assurance Reviewers Dan Bevington and Hilary Barrett to discuss findings from more than 2,000 reviews completed in 2025. While the report highlights recurring areas requiring attention, the results show that most firms are meeting expected standards, with high levels of compliance, positive feedback on the monitoring process and strong awareness of cyber security risks.
Changes to the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Regulations 2026 now in effect
- Article
- 01 Jul 2026
Parliament has approved the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026, introducing 15 targeted reforms to strengthen the UK’s AML regime while reducing unnecessary compliance burdens on firms. The amendments came into effect on 30 June 2026.
SARs Reporter Booklet: June 2026
- Report
- 24 Jun 2026
This booklet contains a sanitised summary of feedback from law enforcement agencies on their use of SARs.
AML compliance essentials for sole practitioners and small firms
- Helpsheets and support
- 10 Jun 2026
This guidance sets out the top eight areas where sole practitioners and smaller firms should focus their attention to support compliance with the Money Laundering Regulations.
AML latest updates and reviewer insights: key takeaways from our webinar
- Article
- 09 Jun 2026
During our recent webinar ICAEW's AML supervision team provided an update on key regulatory developments and shared practical insights from monitoring reviews across ICAEW-supervised firms.
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.
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