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Regulatory and Conduct news March 2025

A round-up of regulatory news items

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National Crime Agency: SARs Annual Report
  • 31 Mar 2025

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

AML webinar: Understanding ACSP registration and compliance
  • 28 Mar 2025
Join us on 11 June for our next AML webinar following the opening of the Companies House ACSP registration process.
Insolvency Monitoring Results 2024
  • 26 Mar 2025

In 2024, we undertook 153 reviews with our accredited insolvency practitioners. Access our infographic to see the results and outcomes of those visits plus what help and support are available.

SARs Reporter Booklet March 2025
  • 25 Mar 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.

AMLbites: Authorised corporate service providers
  • 21 Mar 2025

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

Disciplinary update: March 2025
  • 17 Mar 2025
Take note of the latest disciplinary cases to ensure you or your firm are not making similar mistakes.
Webinar: Legal Services Regulatory Update
  • 17 Mar 2025
Register for our webinar on 10 June, 13:00 - 14:00. Hear from a range of speakers and find out latest developments in the regulatory area of probate and legal services. It's free and can count towards your verifiable CPD.
Launch date announced for Crossing the Line, ICAEW’s fourth training film
  • 13 Mar 2025
We are delighted to announce the launch date for Crossing the Line, the fourth instalment in our award-winning training film series that’s set to bring the world of auditing to life.
The IRB from a new member’s perspective: diversity, debate and open minds
  • 13 Mar 2025
ICAEW has recently announced the appointment of Sandra Mundy to its regulatory board. We talk to her about her background in insolvency, her interest in the regulatory challenges presented by artificial intelligence (AI), and her commitment to building public trust. She also offers some sound advice to people starting out in their careers.
Probate Monitoring Results 2024
  • 12 Mar 2025
In 2024, we undertook 48 reviews with our accredited probate firms. Access our infographic to see what the results and outcomes of those visits were.
Professional Standards Update March 2025
  • 11 Mar 2025
Our March update focuses on CPD progress, committee vacancies and why professional conduct matters. We also highlight updates to Audit Regulations (take note of the 1 April compliance deadline), help to navigate ISQM 1 requirements and a focus on the ever-evolving role of the money laundering reporting officer. You can also read information on authorised company service providers, FATF’s grey list, the latest sanctions package, reminders for probate firms about the 2025 diversity survey and invitations to our AML, insolvency and probate events to support your CPD.
DPB (Investment Business) Monitoring Results 2024
  • 10 Mar 2025
In 2024, we undertook 268 reviews. Find out how our firms performed and learn what resources are available to avoid making some common mistakes.
CPD changes prompt renewed focus on lifelong learning
  • 07 Mar 2025
ICAEW’s revised CPD framework has seen high levels of member engagement during its first year. Julia Penny, ICAEW Council member and past President, and Sophie Wales, Director of Regulatory Policy at ICAEW, review progress so far, and reflect on the value of CPD in maintaining standards and strengthening trust in the profession.
The MLRO: an ever-evolving role
  • 04 Mar 2025
Money laundering reporting officers (MLROs) take on specific and personal responsibilities under the anti-money laundering (AML) regulatory regime. We catch up with some experienced MLROs, who offer an insight into how their roles are evolving and discuss the skills they need to meet their obligations.
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