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Sarah's View: A New Chapter for the IAB, and Your Moment to Shine

IAB CEO Sarah Palmer introduces the new IAB website and Leo, our chatbot, and invites members to enter the LCCI SME London Business Awards before 12 October.
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IAB AML Supervision Report 2026 now available to download

Our AML Supervision Report 2026 is now available to download. It covers 6 April 2025 to 5 April 2026, with inspection outcomes, enforcement data and what the FCA transition means for your practice.
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AML Supervision Changes: Guidance for IAB Members

HM Treasury has confirmed the next stage in moving AML supervision for accountancy service providers to the FCA. With no confirmed timetable yet, here is what IAB members should do now.
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Turning Up the Dial on AML Supervision

AML supervision is shifting as regulatory expectations tighten. What the change means for supervised firms and how to prepare for closer scrutiny.
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AML Reform and the Future of Professional Supervision: Are the Professional Bodies Collateral or Catalysts?

HM Treasury has announced that AML supervision for the accounting and legal sectors will move to the Financial Conduct Authority. What the reform means for professional supervision.
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Companies House Identity Verification

Companies House identity verification is designed to protect people and businesses from economic crime. What the changes mean for you and your clients.
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HM Treasury Announces Move Toward a Single AML Supervisor for Professional Services

HM Treasury has chosen the Financial Conduct Authority as the single Professional Services Supervisor for AML. What this means for professional body supervision and IAB members.
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Hidden in Plain Sight: Why Bookkeepers and Accountants Must Stay Alert to Everyday Money Laundering

Money laundering is not just a big-city crime. Why bookkeepers and accountants serving local clients need to recognise the warning signs hiding in plain sight.
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Imagine this: Your practice address on a company you have never heard of!

Imagine finding your practice address on a company you have never dealt with. How to spot Companies House address misuse and protect your practice.
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Lessons Learned from an AML Inspection Journey

Iwona Iwanicka of Iwona Accountancy Services Ltd shares the lessons from her AML inspection journey, with practical advice for firms preparing for their own inspection.
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How confident are you in identifying Money Laundering red flags?

Recent enforcement against illegal working highlights the money laundering risks facing high-risk services. How confident are you in spotting the warning signs?
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Navigating the Initial Inspection: Key Highlights from First-Time Practices

Key highlights from first-time AML inspections, where 35% of practices were graded Good or Outstanding, and what new practices can learn from them.