HM Treasury has published the long‑awaited Draft Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026, marking a significant evolution in the UK’s anti‑money laundering and… Read More »What the UK’s Draft ML/TF Regulations 2026 Mean for AML Compliance
In SRA Update 148 (March 2026), the Solicitors Regulation Authority highlighted important developments in the use of digital identity (Digital ID) verification for anti‑money laundering… Read More »SRA Update 148: What Firms Need to Know About Using Digital ID for AML Checks
The recent High Court judgment in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys has prompted important conversations across the legal profession about who is authorised to conduct… Read More »Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys: Key Takeaways for Litigators
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has introduced a shift in how it communicates supervisory expectations with the launch of its annual Regulatory Priorities reports, first… Read More »FCA Regulatory Priorities 2026
HMRC is introducing significant reforms that will reshape how professionals interact with the tax authority on behalf of clients. With mandatory tax adviser registration coming… Read More »HMRC’s Tax Adviser Registration Rules: SDLT advice
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) concluded its February 2026 Plenary in Mexico City, marking an important milestone under the Mexican Presidency of Elisa de… Read More »Key Outcomes from the FATF Plenary February 2026
The UK’s sanctions regime plays a vital role in protecting national security. At the centre of this framework is the UK Sanctions List, a public… Read More »Navigating the UK Sanctions List Search Tool
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has opened an important new consultation—CP25/25—setting out how existing FCA Handbook rules should apply to firms conducting regulated cryptoasset activities.… Read More »FCA Consults on Applying the Handbook to Regulated Cryptoasset Activities
On 29 January 2026, the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) announced the publication of its public consultation response outlining proposed changes to its enforcement… Read More »New and Updated Enforcement Framework: What OFSI’s Latest Announcement Means
A recent case reported by Legal Futures highlights the serious professional consequences that can follow when solicitors cut corners on identity verification. The Solicitors Disciplinary… Read More »Solicitor Struck Off for Certifying Documents He Never Saw