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Economic Policy

FCA Reviews Financial Crime Controls at Asset Management and Alternatives Firms

Financial Conduct Authority
United Kingdom
Published Jul 22, 2026

Summary

The FCA published findings from a review of financial crime systems and controls at firms in the asset management and alternative investments sector, highlighting gaps in areas such as customer due diligence and transaction monitoring. The review sets out expectations for firms to strengthen anti-financial-crime frameworks in line with FCA standards.

Key Changes

  • Identifies gaps in financial crime systems and controls at asset management and alternatives firms
  • Highlights weaknesses in customer due diligence and transaction monitoring practices
  • Sets supervisory expectations for strengthening anti-financial-crime frameworks

Affected Industries

asset managers
alternative investment firms
hedge funds
private equity managers

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