Legal & Regulatory Framework

Laws and guidance, organised around your obligations.

A plain-language starting point for the legislation, regulations and practice guidance administered or enforced by CIFIU.

Practice guidance

What reporting institutions need to address.

Risk assessment

Identify, assess, document and keep current the money-laundering and terrorism-financing risks faced by your business.

Customer due diligence

Identify customers and beneficial owners, understand the relationship and apply enhanced measures where appropriate.

Record keeping

Maintain reliable records that allow transactions and compliance decisions to be reconstructed.

Transaction reporting

Report qualifying cash and electronic funds transfers and submit suspicious activity reports without delay.

Compliance programme

Maintain policies, controls, governance, training and independent review proportionate to your risk.

Sector guidance

Apply the requirements in the context of accounting, legal, real-estate, trustee and high-value retail services.

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