The UK is entering a period of heightened financial crime risk shaped by technology, geopolitics, and regulatory reform. Criminal networks are adopting AI, cyber tactics, and digital asset infrastructure to scale fraud, sanctions evasion, and corruption, while regulators are tightening expectations and increasing enforcement action.This report analyses the major financial crime risks and regulatory developments expected to shape the UK in 2026, providing organisations with a strategic view of emerging threats and compliance demands.The analysis draws on policy updates, the 2025 National Risk Assessment, sanctions reform, digital asset regulation, enforcement trends, and industry insights.Themes covered include AI-enabled financial crime, fraud and scams, sanctions evasion and kleptocracy, cryptoasset regulation, beneficial ownership reforms, AML/CTF supervision of professional services, and new corporate liability offences.
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