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Regulatory and Conduct news May 2026

A round-up of regulatory news items

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Webinar recording: Early look at new AML guidance and reviewer insights
  • 20 May 2026

Watch back our webinar exploring what the Statutory Instrument, laid on 25 March, means for your firm and what to expect when the changes come into force. We also provided an early look at how these updates will be reflected in the CCAB Guidance. In addition, our quality assurance reviewers shared examples of good practice identified during recent firm reviews.

Regulation and Conduct News May 2026
  • 14 May 2026
Read the latest disciplinary cases, explore our 2025 Regulation and Conduct Annual Report and discover our new webinar hub. You can also read new guidance to help audit-registered firms avoid firm name confusion, make sure you're aware of the new unified banking protocol for probate and access new resources to help ICAEW-licensed insolvency practitioners prepare for potential CPD monitoring reviews in 2027. Plus, the results from the UK sanctions survey and an invite to our upcoming webinars, from an early look at new AML changes to our 2026 legal services update. 
Proposed changes to Statement of Insolvency Practice 2
  • 14 May 2026
Updates are being proposed to Statement of Insolvency Practice (SIP) 2, emphasising the need for thorough analysis, enhanced reporting to regulators and clarity on what constitutes a company’s records. We invite you to review the amendments and share your feedback by responding to the consultation.
IPs: are you ready for a CPD monitoring review in 2027?
  • 12 May 2026
All ICAEW-licensed insolvency practitioners (IPs) should be prepared for the possibility of a CPD monitoring review in 2027. Use ICAEW’s resources to help you ensure that, if you are selected, you are ready for the review.
UK sanctions survey: experiences and perceptions of compliance
  • 12 May 2026
The UK sanctions perceptions survey, carried out by Deloitte on behalf of the UK government, shows nine in ten respondents are confident in their knowledge, understanding and ability to comply with sanctions. Confidence is highest in the financial services sector, but micro-enterprises across the survey show the lowest levels of confidence and sophistication.
ICAEW AML supervisory role and activity Q1 2026
  • 08 May 2026
Read about the work we have carried out in Q1 as the UK’s largest accountancy professional body supervisor for anti-money laundering.
Disciplinary Update 2026, Issue 3
  • 08 May 2026
Read the findings identified in recent disciplinary cases and ensure you or your firm are not making similar mistakes.
Regulation and Conduct Annual Report 2025
  • 07 May 2026
The Regulation and Conduct Annual Report 2025, titled: “Trust through accountability” is now available. Read the report to find out how we help members and firms to maintain high professional standards and hold them to those standards.
Artificial intelligence in audit work: managing the risks
  • 06 May 2026
As the potential for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in audit grows, firms must take a proactive approach to managing the risks. Clear policies, training and oversight are essential to protect audit quality, confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
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