On 10 July 2025, the UK raised the threshold below which certain regulated firms can perform acts that would otherwise constitute a money laundering offence. The new threshold is £3,000. This is the second rise in the...more
The recent conviction of London-based art dealer Oghenochuko Ojiri marks a watershed moment for financial crime enforcement in the UK's regulated sector. For the first time, a conviction has been secured under section 21A of...more
8/12/2025
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Art ,
Due Diligence ,
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Money Laundering ,
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Risk Assessment ,
Sanctions ,
Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) ,
Terrorist Financing ,
UK
The Financial Conduct Authority (“the FCA”) has published final guidance on the treatment of politically exposed persons (PEPs) for anti-money laundering purposes, which updates its Guidance issued in 2017 (“the 2017...more
Undertaking screening for negative news, also known as adverse news or adverse media, assists financial institutions to understand the risks posed by existing and prospective customers....more
In recent years, the financial services industry has seen an exponential growth in the popularity of challenger banks in the UK. Digitally-driven, technologically innovative and efficient onboarding processes are some of the...more
A Director of Enforcement at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out some of the key challenges the regulator expects in its new role as AML/CTF (anti-money laundering/counter terrorist financing) supervisor for...more
3/10/2020
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Anti-Money Laundering ,
CFTC ,
Cryptoassets ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
FATF ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Crimes ,
Financial Markets ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Money Laundering ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Supervisory Guidance ,
Terrorist Financing Regulations ,
UK