PIMFA’s response to HM Treasury Consultation on Reform of the AML/CTF Supervisory Regime

PIMFA Consultation Response to HM Treasury Consultation on Reform of the AML/CTF Supervisory Regime. We welcome HMT’s consultation setting out possible AML supervisory models and agree that increased supervisory effectiveness should be the priority for any reform; however, a number of our members expressed concern at the implications and consequences of adopting the Consultation’s Model 4 (Single Anti-Money Laundering Supervisor). The main issues identified include: the possibility of multiple regulators; Sector expertise; Disruption; Costs and Transitional risks