The FCA has reviewed AML controls at 242 asset management and alternatives firms, and the results suggest progress since 2013 has been limited. We break down where firms are falling short, the inherent money laundering risks specific to the sector, and what good practice actually looks like in 2026.

The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026 came into force this week, reshaping the UK's AML regime around a more risk-based, proportionate approach. We break down the key changes for payments and crypto firms — and why the real compliance work is only just beginning.

The FCA has just published its multi-firm review into insurers' financial crime controls. The findings won't surprise many compliance professionals but what they reveal about the regulator's supervisory approach is a different story.