Financial crime audits are under greater scrutiny than ever before.
From the UK's updated National Risk Assessment and System Priorities to new fraud prevention requirements, evolving sanctions expectations, and growing focus on audit effectiveness, firms face increasing pressure to demonstrate that their controls work in practice; not just on paper.
This guide explores the key regulatory developments shaping financial crime audits in 2026 and highlights the areas regulators, banking partners, and independent auditors are increasingly focusing on.
Download the guide to understand what has changed, what regulators expect, and how your firm can prepare for its next audit.
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Learn about:
✔ Key regulatory developments shaping financial crime audits in 2026
✔ FCA focus areas for AML risk assessments, fraud controls, and governance
✔ How AI and emerging technologies are influencing audit scope and assurance
✔ Why regulators are increasingly focused on audit effectiveness rather than tick-box compliance
✔ Lessons from recent enforcement actions and what they mean for firms
✔ Questions to consider when selecting an independent financial crime audit provider
