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Tax news in brief 17 June 2026
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- 17 Jun 2026
Highlights from the broader tax news for the week ending 17 June 2026, including an update from the government on HMRC’s efforts to tackle high street tax fraud.
Parliament approves AML reform package
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- 10 Jun 2026
Parliament has approved the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026, introducing 15 targeted reforms to strengthen the UK’s AML regime while reducing unnecessary compliance burdens on firms. The amendment is expected to be effective from 30 June 2026.
AML latest updates and reviewer insights: key takeaways from our webinar
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- 09 Jun 2026
During our recent webinar ICAEW's AML supervision team provided an update on key regulatory developments and shared practical insights from monitoring reviews across ICAEW-supervised firms.
2026 AML reports and results webinar
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- 09 Jun 2026
Our next anti-money laundering (AML) webinar is now available to book. Our supervisory team will discuss the results from this year’s supervision report, an update on our supervisory activity and our thematic review.
Economic crime: red flags accountants should look out for
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- 08 Jun 2026
Chartered accountants occupy a unique position in the fight against economic crime. Here we outline eight potential indicators of wrongdoing that might warrant further questions.
What ‘Know Your Customer’ best practice should look like for accountants in 2026
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- 26 May 2026
Major consultancies and finance firms cite 'perpetual Know Your Customer (pKYC)' as the future of customer authentication, but ICAEW’s Head of Anti-Money Laundering, Michelle Giddings, says it may not translate to accountancy.
UK sanctions survey: experiences and perceptions of compliance
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- 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.
Artificial intelligence in audit work: managing the risks
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- 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.
What the government’s new fraud strategies mean for business
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- 16 Apr 2026
The government’s new £250m anti-fraud strategy signals a new approach in tackling the rising incidents of fraud-related crime. Find out the key actions and their implications for the work of accountants.
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Companies House reform and developments in Economic Crime regulations and associated good practice
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- 15 Apr 2026
Experts outlined the latest developments in UK economic crime related regulations, sanctions and Companies House reforms. This session included Laura Hough and Mike Miller from ICAEW's Ethics Team and Sam Tate, Global Head of Regulatory & Investigations at Clyde & CO LLP.
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