Government strips SRA of anti-money laundering powers

Government Strips SRA of Anti-Money Laundering Powers

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) will lose its anti-money laundering responsibilities, with supervision of law firms passing to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the transfer, unveiling a 'blitz on business bureaucracy' to drive the government's economic growth agenda.

Following a consultation that began in 2023, the government designated the FCA as the Single Professional Services Supervisor (SPSS) for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing supervision.

The government is to designate the FCA as Single Professional Services Supervisor (SPSS) for AML.

Author's summary: SRA loses anti-money laundering powers to FCA.

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The Law Society Gazette The Law Society Gazette — 2025-10-21

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