The publication of the Government’s AML/CTF Supervision Reform consultation response marks a significant milestone for the accountancy profession and the wider AML supervisory framework.

The response confirms the Government’s intention for the Financial Conduct Authority to become the AML supervisor for accountancy, legal and trust and company service providers, creating a single supervisory model designed to deliver greater consistency, transparency and risk-based oversight across the sectors.

At the IAB, we have engaged closely throughout this process and welcome the clarity that this announcement provides for firms, members and the profession as a whole.

While the supervisory landscape is changing, the core principles remain the same. Strong compliance, robust systems, evidence-led decision making and a genuine understanding of risk will continue to be essential.

Over recent years, the IAB has invested heavily in preparing members for a more data-driven and outcomes-focused environment, including the development of AML Complete and the strengthening of our supervisory approach. These investments were made because we recognised the direction of travel and the increasing expectations being placed on firms.

 As further detail emerges on implementation and transition arrangements, we remain committed to supporting our members through the changes ahead and ensuring they are well positioned to operate successfully within the future framework.

We will be reviewing the consultation response in detail and will provide further updates and guidance to members in due course.

英国政府发布关于反洗钱及反恐怖融资（AML/CTF）监管改革咨询回应，标志着会计专业及更广泛的反洗钱监管框架迈出了重要一步。
该回应确认，英国政府有意由金融行为监管局（FCA）担任会计、法律以及信托和公司服务提供商的反洗钱监管机构，建立一个统一的监管模式，以在相关行业中实现更高的一致性、透明度和以风险为本的监管。

在 IAB，我们一直积极参与这一过程，并欢迎此次公告为事务所、会员以及整个专业领域所带来的明确方向。
尽管监管环境正在发生变化，但核心原则依然不变。强有力的合规制度、健全的系统、以证据为基础的决策，以及对风险的真实理解，仍将至关重要。

近年来，IAB 投入大量资源，协助会员为一个更加数据驱动、注重结果的环境做好准备，包括开发 AML Complete，以及强化我们的监管方式。我们之所以作出这些投入，是因为我们已经认识到行业发展的方向，以及对事务所日益提高的期望。

随着实施及过渡安排的更多细节陆续公布，我们将继续致力于支持会员应对未来的变化，并确保他们能够在未来的监管框架下做好充分准备并成功运营。
我们将详细审阅该咨询回应，并将在适当时候向会员提供进一步的更新和指导。