New UK anti-money laundering strategy pledges 'step change' in enforcement
( September 15, 2026, 15:00 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: A promised anti-money laundering strategy for 2026-29 has now been published by the UK government. It announced in December last year that it would develop and publish the strategy, and the document now sets out plans to take tougher action against professionals who help launder money for criminals and includes details on proposals to recover more criminal assets. A ministerial foreword says the strategy is backed by "at least £550 million of investment between 2026-29" and promises "a step change in how we confront money laundering … our aim is to take the profit out of criminality, disrupt criminals, and make the UK a hostile environment for dirty...
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