By AAT Comment Anti-money laundering UKFIU podcast on Illicit finance in Organised Immigration Crime 8 Oct 2025 Listen to the latest UKFIU podcast to find out about the current threat, and how IVTS plays a role in enabling this crime. In this episode, panellists from the National Crime Agency (NCA) address the illicit finance angle of Organised Immigration Crime (OIC). Panellists explain the current threat picture, how Informal Value Transfer Systems (IVTS) play a role in enabling this crime and the actions being taken by the NCA to disrupt organised crime groups involved in OIC. Listen to Episode 24 now. If you know, suspect or have reasonable grounds for knowing or suspecting that a person is engaged in money laundering or dealing in criminal property, you must submit a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) via SAR portal to the UK Intelligence Finance Unit (UKFIU). Further guidance and support on risk management and other components of Money Laundering Regulations compliance is available on our AML webpage. You can also contact us on +44 (0)20 7367 1347 or via email [email protected]. Protect yourself with AML training Join this vital webinar on key AML updates for regulated firms. Sign up now Future of supervision On 21 October 2025, the Government confirmed that the AML supervision for accountancy, legal and Trust and Company Service Provider sectors will move to a single professional services supervisor (SPSS), specifically the Financial Conduct Authority. While this is a big shift, implementation is likely to take years. In the meantime, AAT will continue as the AML supervisor for our licensed members and carry out our normal responsibilities, including Practice Assurance Reviews and risk assessment activities. Therefore, our members must ensure full compliance with the MLR 2017. More on the consultation response can be found here. Further guidance and support on risk management and other components of Money Laundering Regulations compliance is available on our AML webpage. You can also contact us on +44 (0)20 7367 1347 or via email at [email protected]. AAT Comment offers news and opinion on the world of business and finance from the Association of Accounting Technicians.