AML – the essentials, issue 34

Find out about authorised corporate service providers (ACSPs) and the future verification of directors and persons of significant control.

Are you a third-party provider planning on carrying out identity verification checks for Companies House on behalf of your clients? Registration to be an authorised company service provider (ACSP) will now open on 18 March 2025 and firms will then be able to voluntarily verify the identity of clients from 8 April. The mandatory verification requirement will take effect in autumn 2025.

This booklet contains a summary of feedback from law enforcement agencies on their use of SARs. The booklet provides a snapshot of some of the examples UKFIU receive highlighting the work of law enforcement agencies in utilising SAR intelligence to initiate investigations and informing existing ones.

The National Crime Agency has published its Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) Annual Report 2024, providing valuable insights into emerging money laundering threats and trends.

The same trusted guidance and resources, now with a cleaner layout that’s easier to navigate.