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Regulatory and Conduct news October 2026

A round-up of regulatory news items

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Financial Conduct Authority update: Anti-money laundering supervisory reform
  • 20 Oct 2026

In October 2025, the Government announced the FCA will take over responsibility for AML and CTF supervision for legal service providers, accountancy service providers and trust and company service providers. Read the FCA's latest update, including a transition timeline.

UKFIU: SARs Annual Report 2025/26
  • 20 Oct 2026

The UK Financial Intelligence Unit's Annual Report for 2025/26 is now available, the report demonstrates collaborative activity to improve the quality of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and increase the use of these reports to tackle crime.

Quality Assurance monitoring feedback results
  • 20 Oct 2026

Find out what our firms thought of the monitoring review process in Q3 2026.

Crossing the Line case study: creating a lasting learning experience
  • 19 Oct 2026
In this case study, Chris Soan, Technical Training Director at Armstrong Watson, tells us how he used ICAEW’s latest training film to spark debate and embed learning among the firm’s audit students. He also shares his tips on keeping the conversation going after the credits have rolled.
CPD Monitoring Insights 2026 webinar
  • 19 Oct 2026

Register for our webinar on 9 December to learn from our experts as they present key findings from our monitoring reviews of the CPD records of members and firms, highlighting good practice examples and practical guidance to help you review your understanding of the CPD requirements for the 2026-27 CPD year.

New Legal Services Marketing Guide
  • 14 Oct 2026

Practical tools and advice to help promote your legal services and make the most of this growth opportunity.

Regulation & Conduct News October 2026
  • 13 Oct 2026
Catch up on regulation changes that took effect on 1 October, and have your say on proposed changes to guidance used by our regulatory committees to inform sanctions decisions. You’ll also find the launch of our Auditbites video series, a new Constructive Engagement pathway for lower-level audit conduct matters and the latest AMLbites on terrorist financing. Plus, our new Legal Services Marketing Guide, and a consultation on proposed updates to insolvency practice for Individual Voluntary Arrangements.
Joining the IRCB: putting people first
  • 07 Oct 2026
In our final article introducing the ICAEW Regulation & Conduct Board’s three new members, Julie Hendry tells us about her background in technology transformation. She explains why technology should always serve the people who use it, and how she hopes to use her experience to make a difference.
Just launched: Auditbites
  • 06 Oct 2026

Short, practical videos covering key audit requirements and common issues. Created to help busy audit professionals stay up to date and support better audit quality.

Regulatory Committees: Measures and Sanctions Guidance consultation
  • 05 Oct 2026
ICAEW is consulting on proposed new Regulatory Committees: Measures and Sanctions Guidance. The proposals replace the relevant regulatory sections of ICAEW’s existing Guidance on Sanctions with four committee-specific documents, providing clearer guidance on regulatory measures, penalties and the factors committees should consider when determining appropriate outcomes.
ICAEW launches Constructive Engagement pathway for lower-level audit conduct matters
  • 01 Oct 2026
ICAEW has introduced Constructive Engagement, a new pathway for resolving eligible lower-level audit conduct matters outside the formal disciplinary process. Live from 1 October 2026, the approach is designed to support timely remediation, improve audit quality and provide a proportionate route for cases that meet strict eligibility criteria.
ICAEW Professional Standards Department becomes Regulation & Conduct
  • 01 Oct 2026
ICAEW’s Professional Standards Department has become Regulation & Conduct, a name that more clearly reflects our evolving role in upholding standards, strengthening trust in the profession and working in the public interest. 
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