AML & Financial Crime Update - 2026 in Review & Preparing for 2027

Introduction

2026 has brought further change to the AML and financial crime landscape, with developments in legislation, regulatory expectations, enforcement activity and the risks facing regulated businesses.

As the year draws to a close, this focused virtual classroom seminar will review the developments that have mattered most during 2026 and explain their practical implications. It will also look ahead to the changes, emerging risks and regulatory priorities that organisations should be preparing for in 2027.

Expert speaker Laurence Howland will bring together the key developments from across the year, identify the lessons arising from significant cases and enforcement action and highlight areas in which policies, risk assessments, controls or working practices may require attention.

Designed for those who already understand the fundamentals of AML compliance, this session provides a concise and practical opportunity to consolidate your knowledge, identify any gaps and prepare for the year ahead.

It is ideal for MLROs, MLCOs, compliance professionals, finance directors, legal advisers and others with responsibility for managing financial crime risk within an AML-regulated business.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• The most significant AML and financial crime developments of 2026
• Key legislative and regulatory changes introduced or progressed during the year
• Important government, supervisory authority and law-enforcement announcements
• Changes in regulatory expectations and supervisory priorities
• Developments in customer due diligence, corporate due diligence and sanctions screening
• Emerging and evolving money laundering and financial crime threats identified during 2026
• Significant prosecutions, regulatory action and financial penalties
• Practical lessons from recent cases and compliance failures
• Areas in which firms should review their risk assessments, policies, procedures and controls
• Unfinished developments from 2026 and their potential impact
• Legislative, regulatory and enforcement developments expected in 2027
• Practical priorities for MLROs, compliance teams and senior management in the year ahead

The content of this session may be amended to ensure that the most recent legislative, regulatory, risk and enforcement developments available at the date of delivery are covered.

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.