The UKFIU has published its SARs Annual Report which shows that Funds Denied from Defence Against Money Laundering (DAML) requests were up by 59% in
For many organisations, AML and financial crime training is something that simply must be done. It’s mandatory, often repetitive, and too often focused on theory
Fraud remains one of the biggest threats to the UK’s financial sector. The latest UK Finance Fraud Report for the first half of 2025 shows
With year-end approaching, autumn is a natural time for payments and e-money firms to evaluate their compliance priorities, review frameworks, and prepare for upcoming regulatory
The Payments Vision Delivery Committee (PVDC) — which includes HM Treasury, the Bank of England, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and the Payment Systems Regulator
The UK Government has announced new measures to promote the growth of innovative financial services firms, including the launch of a new Scale-up Unit designed
The FCA’s recent speech at PIMFA’s 2025 Compliance Conference focused heavily on investment and advice sectors — but beneath the surface, its key messages carry
Following a public consultation on ‘Improving the Effectiveness of the Money Laundering Regulations’, the government is bringing forward targeted amendments to close regulatory loopholes, address
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation on proposals that could make contactless payments more convenient for consumers by giving card providers the
In March 2025, the government announced that it will consolidate the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) primarily within the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as part of