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FINANCIAL CRIME

Financial Crime is broadly any criminal conduct relating to money or financial services, including, for example, fraud, money laundering, the misuse of information (such as insider trading), bribery and corruption, handling the proceeds of crime, financing terrorism, or cybercrime. According to the Office of National Statistics, fraud was the most common crime type between April 2022-March 2023, with an estimated 3.5 million incidents of fraud in the UK experienced by adults aged 16 and over.

The PIMFA Financial Crime Committee facilitates discussion across all significant matters of financial crime, ensuring that member firms are kept fully informed and compliant with legislative and regulatory developments and are provided with the latest intelligence, approaches and tools to combat financial crime effectively.

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PIMFA Podcast – From Fines to Regulation: Understanding the FCA’s Approach to Financial Crime with Daren Allen, Shoosmiths

Listen to our latest podcast episode with Daren Allen, a partner in the Dispute Resolution and Litigation team at law firm Shoosmiths, to discuss the latest trends in financial crime and enforcement actions taken by the FCA in 2024, offering insights for PIMFA member firms on what to expect in 2025.
 
Topics covered in this episode include the FCA’s ongoing focus on combating financial crime despite fewer regulatory investigations and fines, the new legislation regarding fraud, and the importance of building a robust culture of compliance. Daren emphasises the necessity of thorough risk assessments, appropriate resources, and effective governance to avoid regulatory scrutiny. He also touches on the role of AI in financial crime prevention and anticipates increased FCA visits and skilled person reviews in the upcoming year.
 
Listen to the full episode here

HMT Money Laundering Advisory Notice – High Risk Countries

HM Treasury (HMT) has updated its Money Laundering Advisory Notice.

The update reflects changes to the countries in scope of High Risk Third Countries, as defined in the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, following updates to the lists of the Financial Action Task Force at its plenary meeting in February 2025.

You can read the Notice here.

Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (Commencement No 4) Regulations 2025 Statutory Instrument

For full details, access the Regulations here.

 Financial Crime Conference 2025

Thank you to everyone that attended the financial crime conference on 26th February,  see the highlights below from the event below.

PIMFA’s Alexandra Roberts, Head of Regulatory Policy and Compliance speaking at the 2025 PIMFA Finanical Crime Conference 

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