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Regulatory and Conduct news July 2025

A round-up of regulatory news items

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ACSP registration: when, why and how
  • Article
  • 01 Aug 2025
Accountancy firms can now register with Companies House as Authorised Corporate Service Providers (ACSPs) under new provisions in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act. We look at the purpose of the Act, explain why and when you need to register as an ACSP, and offer some tips on how to navigate the process.
Probate News, Issue 27
  • Newsletter
  • 31 Jul 2025
Explore resources for firms and information to share with clients including a new article on inheritance tax. Read about updates to the engagement letter template, annual return FAQs for probate firms, the 2026 fees consultation, and webinar to go through the 2025 Probate Diversity Survey results.
Inheritance Tax: what do you need to know?
  • Article
  • 30 Jul 2025
Inheritance Tax (IHT) is one of the most complex and frequently misunderstood parts of administering an estate. We talk to some experienced ICAEW-accredited probate professionals, who explain the process and highlight some common misconceptions.
Webinar: 2025 Probate Diversity Survey Results
  • Webinar
  • 29 Jul 2025

Register now for the 2025 Probate Diversity Survey Results webinar. It’s a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights from our presenters on what the breakdown of the data reveals for firms—plus ask questions and engage with our speakers. It’s free and provides an opportunity of 1 hour towards CPD.

Quality Assurance monitoring feedback results
  • Regulations
  • 29 Jul 2025

Find out what our firms thought of the monitoring review process in Q2 2025.

The Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) (Threshold Amount) (Amendment) Order 2025
  • Regulations
  • 24 Jul 2025

The Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) (Threshold Amount) (Amendment) Order 2025 will come into force on 31 July 2025. This will raise the threshold amounts in s339A of the Proceeds of Crime Act from £1,000 to £3,000.

ICAEW’s 2025 Practice Assurance Monitoring Report is now available
  • Report
  • 21 Jul 2025
This report highlights our findings from our reviews of firms’ compliance under the PA scheme framework, including analysis from this year’s focus areas: eligibility and artificial intelligence. Read the report to find what issues were identified and ensure you’re not making similar, avoidable mistakes.
Regulation and Conduct News July 2025
  • Newsletter
  • 16 Jul 2025
This month, we invite you to UK regional showings of Crossing the Line, provide you with the latest audit webinars on demand and new AML guidance on politically exposed persons. We’re also inviting your feedback on proposed 2026 probate fees and launch a new Insolvencybites video focused on suspicious activity reports.
Audit monitoring insights: Smaller audit firms and less complex audits – webinar highlights
  • Article
  • 15 Jul 2025
In the first of our audit monitoring insight series, Nick Reynolds and Neil Lawrinson explored the challenges and insights from audit monitoring visits, with a particular focus on smaller audit firms and less complex audits.
New OFSI FAQ on ‘domiciled’
  • Website
  • 14 Jul 2025
A new FAQ has been added to OFSI's FAQ page under 'definitions'. FAQ 153 addresses how OFSI applies the term 'domiciled' in financial sanctions legislation.
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