RUSI’s policy brief outlines critical gaps in the UK’s response to illicit finance and calls for reforms in governance, coordination, funding, and long-term strategic alignment across Govt

Despite the critical nature of combating ML and FC, the government’s approach remains fragmented, with a lack of strategic leadership and effective coordination across key departments. The absence of a unified vision has resulted in an ad hoc system, where the success of efforts against illicit finance relies on personal relationships and informal networks among civil servants rather than clear, long-term planning…