Offshore Cryptocurrency Providers and Illicit Finance: What UK Law Enforcement Needs to Know
In March 2026, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) published a detailed report examining the risks associated with Offshore virtual asset service providers (oVASPs). UK law enforcement, particularly those involved in economic […]
Professional Body Anti-Money Laundering Supervision (OPBAS) Report: Key Takeaways
The Office for Professional Body Anti-Money Laundering Supervision (OPBAS) has released its 2024/25 supervisory report, highlighting meaningful progress by the 25 Professional Body Supervisors (PBSs) overseeing over 41,400 legal and accountancy […]
FCA vs HMRC: Who Rules the Register?
Author: James Borley, Director of Payment Services In my experience advising firms across the payments and e-money sector, one of the most persistent areas of confusion concerns Anti-Money Laundering (AML) registration and supervision in […]
FCA Advances Advice Guidance Boundary Review – Targeted Support Poised to Bridge the Support Gap
The FCA has moved forward with one of the most significant reforms in its regulatory approach to consumer financial support in recent years: the Advice Guidance Boundary Review (AGBR) – Targeted Support Policy Sprint. […]