On 7 March, various media reported that the UK is expected to announce in the Budget a new levy on banks and other firms regulated for AML to raise up to £100 million, The Economic Crime Levy would generate funds for new technology for law enforcement and hire more financial investigators. The levy is likely to come into force in 2022-23 and HM Treasury will consult in the spring about who will be asked to contribute.
https://www.voanews.com/europe/uk-plans-levy-banks-others-help-fight-money-laundering
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