On 1 September 2026, the Joint Money Laundering Steering Group published final amendments to various paragraphs within Part I of its guidance.

These include revisions to paragraphs:

  • 2.9 (Internal controls – specific requirements).
  • 5.2.4A (Timing of, and non-compliance with, CDD measures).
  • 5.3.94A, 5.3.99 and 5.3.142 (Mitigation of impersonation risk).
  • Annex 5-V (Pooled client accounts).

The revisions have been submitted to HM Treasury for Ministerial approval.