Financial Crime Update

FSA warns that next round of thematic reviews will cover AML and ABC systems and controls in asset management firms
Money Laundering Changes

Amendments include changing the definition of ‘financial institution’
Money Laundering

FATF updated lists
Money Laundering Failings

Action taken against firm and MLRO for failings including inadequate review of AML systems and controls and poor record keeping of staff AML training
FSCS Changes

Proposals include changes to eligibility criteria
Financial Crime

Consultative guidance published by FSA following bribery thematic review
Insider Dealing

Latest insider dealing case
Market Abuse Guidance

Proposed amendments to MAR 1.4
Financial Crime

Final guidance published setting out FSA’s expectations for firms’ financial crime systems and controls
Market Abuse Changes

Proposed changes to MAD