United Kingdom Country Summary
Sanctions
No
FATF AML Deficient List
No
Terrorism
Corruption
US State ML Assessment
Criminal Markets (GI Index)
EU Tax Blacklist
Offshore Finance Center
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Anti Money Laundering
FATF Status
The United Kingdom is not on the FATF List of Countries that have been identified as having strategic AML deficiencies
Compliance with FATF Recommendations
The last follow-up Mutual Evaluation Report relating to the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing standards in the United Kingdom was undertaken in 2022. According to that Evaluation, the United Kingdom was deemed Compliant for 24 and Largely Compliant for 15 of the FATF 40 Recommendations. It remains rated Highly Effective for 4 and Substantially Effective for 4 of the Effectiveness & Technical Compliance ratings.
Sanctions
There are no international sanctions currently in force against this country
Bribery & Corruption
Rating |
0 (bad) - 100 (good) |
|---|---|
| Transparency International Corruption Index | 71 |
| World Bank: Control of Corruption Percentile Rank | 91 |
The UK has a robust legal framework to combat bribery and corruption, primarily through the Bribery Act 2010, which applies to both domestic and international contexts. While isolated incidents of corruption exist, U.S. investors do not view public official corruption as a significant barrier to business in the UK. The Serious Fraud Office effectively investigates and prosecutes serious fraud and corruption, and recent enhancements to the Unexplained Wealth Order regime further empower law enforcement to address illicit financial activities.
Economy
The United Kingdom (UK) presents a favorable environment for foreign direct investment (FDI), characterized by a mature consumer market and minimal restrictions on foreign ownership across most sectors. In 2022, the UK attracted £78.8 billion ($97.4 billion) in greenfield FDI, making it the leading destination for such investments in Europe for 15 consecutive years, supported by a transparent legal and regulatory framework.
The United Kingdom is a highly attractive destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), characterized by a business-friendly environment and minimal restrictions on foreign ownership across most sectors. In 2022, the UK secured £78.8 billion in greenfield FDI, making it the leading European destination for such investments for 15 consecutive years. The government actively promotes inward investment and provides various support programs, ensuring that foreign-owned companies are treated equally to domestic firms.
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