Anti-money laundering (AML) and financial crime regulations are designed to help prevent criminal activity from entering the legitimate economy. Businesses operating in regulated sectors may have specific obligations relating to customer due diligence, record keeping, risk assessments and reporting requirements.
This page provides access to official resources relating to anti-money laundering, financial crime prevention and related compliance obligations.
Key Resources
• Anti-Money Laundering Guidance
• HMRC Supervision Resources
• Suspicious Activity Reporting
• National Crime Agency Guidance
• Economic Crime Resources
• Financial Sanctions Guidance
Why These Resources Matter
Businesses should understand whether they operate within a regulated sector and what compliance obligations may apply. Good governance, record keeping and risk management can help organisations meet their responsibilities and reduce exposure to financial crime risks.
Official guidance can assist businesses in understanding the practical requirements of anti-money laundering regulations.
Related Guidance
• Business Tax Guidance
• Working With HMRC
• Tax-Agent Handbook
• Government Resources
• Taxpayer Rights
Official Sources
HMRC Anti-Money Laundering Supervision
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/money-laundering-regulations-your-responsibilities
National Crime Agency
https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk
Suspicious Activity Reports
https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/what-we-do/crime-threats/money-laundering-and-illicit-finance/suspicious-activity-reports
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/office-of-financial-sanctions-implementation
Financial Conduct Authority Financial Crime Resources
https://www.fca.org.uk/firms/financial-crime