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United Kingdom
Largely Compliant
Effectiveness: Substantial
Assessed 2018 by FATF
33
Regulations covered
511
Rules extracted
4,885
Obligations scored
Largely Compliant
FATF rating
33
Regulations covered
511
Rules extracted
4,885
Obligations scored
Largely Compliant
FATF rating
| Capital | London |
| Population | 67.8M |
| GDP (USD) | $3.3T |
| Currency | Pound Sterling (GBP) |
| Region | Europe |
| CPI Score | 71/100 |
| Assessment body | FATF |
| Assessment year | 2018 |
| Overall compliance | Largely Compliant |
| Overall effectiveness | Substantial |
| FATF profile | View source → |
FATF Recommendations R1-R40 ratings from the 2018 mutual evaluation
24
Compliant
15
Largely Compliant
1
Partially Compliant
0
Non-Compliant
Immediate Outcomes IO1-IO11 from the 2018 mutual evaluation
We cover 33 United Kingdom regulations with 511 rules and 4,885 obligations scored
Criminalizes bribery of domestic and foreign officials, as well as private-sector bribery, and creates a corporate offense of failing to prevent bribery. Applies to individuals and commercial organizations with a connection to the United Kingdom.
Requires FCA-regulated firms to act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers across products and services, pricing, consumer understanding, and customer support. Applies to firms in the retail financial services distribution chain.
UK legislation prohibiting discrimination based on protected characteristics in employment, education, and services. Applies to employers, service providers, and public bodies in Great Britain.
UK legislation on employment rights covering unfair dismissal, redundancy, flexible working, and whistleblowing protections. Applies to employers and employees in England, Wales, and Scotland.
Establishes fundamental conduct principles that all FCA-regulated firms in the UK must follow.
Regulates the processing of personal data in the United Kingdom, mirroring the EU GDPR with UK-specific modifications for data subject rights, controller obligations, and international transfers. Applies to organizations processing personal data of UK individuals.
Imposes general duties on employers and employees to ensure health, safety, and welfare at work in the UK.
UK legislation requiring organisations to report on modern slavery and human trafficking risks in their operations and supply chains. Applies to commercial organisations with turnover of GBP 36 million or more.
Assigns personal accountability to senior managers and certifies staff fitness at UK financial firms.
Requires UK-listed companies, large private companies, banks, insurers, and asset managers to make climate-related financial disclosures aligned with the TCFD framework. Covers governance, strategy, risk management, and emissions metrics.
UK building regulations setting minimum standards for structural safety, fire safety, energy efficiency, and accessibility in construction. Applies to building work in England and Wales.
UK regulations for managing health and safety risks in construction projects covering duty holder roles, pre-construction information, and construction phase plans. Applies to clients, designers, and contractors.
UK fire safety legislation requiring responsible persons to carry out fire risk assessments and maintain fire precautions in non-domestic premises. Applies to building owners and occupiers in England and Wales.
Regulates aircraft operations, airspace use, and aviation safety requirements in the United Kingdom, covering aircraft registration, pilot licensing, and operating rules. Applies to aircraft operators, pilots, and air traffic service providers.
Sets limits on daily and weekly driving times and minimum rest periods for drivers of commercial goods vehicles and passenger-carrying vehicles. Applies to professional drivers and transport operators in the United Kingdom.
Establishes a legally binding target for the UK to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, with five-year carbon budgets and reporting requirements. Applies to UK government policy and entities subject to emissions reporting obligations.
Requires operators of regulated facilities in England and Wales to obtain environmental permits for activities such as waste management, industrial processes, and water discharges. Applies to businesses conducting activities that could pollute the environment.
Establishes a framework for environmental governance in the UK, including legally binding environmental targets, the Office for Environmental Protection, and extended producer responsibility. Covers air quality, water, biodiversity, and resource efficiency.
Ofgem standard licence conditions for electricity and gas suppliers covering customer protection, billing, switching, and vulnerability obligations. Applies to licensed energy suppliers in Great Britain.
Sets conduct of business rules for UK-regulated firms providing investment and financial services to clients.
Prohibits insider dealing, market manipulation, and unlawful disclosure in UK financial markets.
Establishes disclosure requirements and an investment labeling regime for sustainability-related claims made by UK-regulated asset managers and FCA-regulated firms. Designed to combat greenwashing and help investors make informed decisions.
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