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.
Anti-Money Laundering Guidance
HMRC Supervision Resources
Suspicious Activity Reporting
National Crime Agency Guidance
Economic Crime Resources
Financial Sanctions Guidance
Why These Resources Matter
Anti-Money Laundering Guidance
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) guidance helps businesses understand their obligations under the Money Laundering Regulations. These resources cover customer due diligence, risk assessments, record keeping, reporting requirements and the procedures businesses should have in place to help prevent financial crime.
HMRC Supervision Resources
HMRC supervises certain businesses for compliance with the Money Laundering Regulations. HMRC supervision resources provide information on registration requirements, compliance expectations, inspections, updates and guidance for businesses that fall within HMRC’s supervisory responsibilities.
Suspicious Activity Reporting
Businesses may be required to submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) where they know or suspect that money laundering or other criminal activity may be taking place. Guidance in this area explains reporting obligations, disclosure procedures and the role of the UK Financial Intelligence Unit.
Suspicious Activity Reporting
Businesses may be required to submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) where they know or suspect that money laundering or other criminal activity may be taking place. Guidance in this area explains reporting obligations, disclosure procedures and the role of the UK Financial Intelligence Unit.
Economic Crime Resources
Economic crime resources provide information on fraud, tax evasion, bribery, corruption, money laundering and related criminal activities. Understanding these risks can help businesses strengthen controls, identify warning signs and maintain effective compliance processes.
Financial Sanctions Guidance
Financial sanctions guidance explains the restrictions imposed on designated individuals, organisations and countries. Businesses should understand how sanctions screening works, when checks may be required and the steps necessary to ensure compliance with UK sanctions legislation.
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.
Last Reviewed: June 2026