Europe

United Kingdom AML authorities

The UK operates one of the most mature AML regimes globally, anchored by the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 (MLR 2017) and SAMLA 2018. Supervision is split across the FCA, HMRC and professional body supervisors such as the SRA and ICAEW. OFSI implements and enforces UK financial sanctions; designations are published on the FCDO’s UK Sanctions List.

Financial intelligence unit: UKFIU UK Financial Intelligence Unit (NCA)
AML regulator: FCA Financial Conduct Authority
Sanctions authority: OFSI Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation
FATF status: FATF Member

For legislation, supervisors and obligations in more depth, read the United Kingdom AML guide.

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