Short-form commentary on UK financial crime regulation, JMLSG guidance, ECCTA, and the operational realities of running an AML programme inside a regulated firm. Written by the senior practitioners on the Agora team.
For longer, structured guidance see the Financial Crime Knowledge Hub and the source-backed UK CDD and KYC regulatory answers, written and reviewed by Ian Marley.
Preparing for the 2026 JMLSG guidance update: a practical checklist for UK firms
The Joint Money Laundering Steering Group's 2026 guidance update sharpens expectations around risk assessment, beneficial ownership, and ongoing monitoring. Here is what UK regulated firms should do now.
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