CCAB launches its first Economic Crime Manifesto advising government to “lead by example” to fight money laundering

The first Manifesto for Fighting Economic Crime is published today by CCAB, the collective of five accountancy bodies – ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS and Chartered Accountants Ireland – highlighting four key public policy areas for improvement to the effectiveness and capabilities of anti-money laundering (AML) in the UK.

Including a clear and achievable four point plan to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing, CCAB is urging the UK government to take the lead in strengthening the AML regime, especially as the UK considers next steps regarding Brexit.