Financial crime can significantly impact everyone across the UK, often with devastating consequences. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly vulnerable, as limited resources, a lack of oversight, weak internal controls, and little expertise and knowledge, can make them easy targets for fraud, money laundering, and other crimes. Financial crime doesn’t just disrupt daily operations; it can erode profits, damage reputations, have legal repercussions and, in severe cases, threaten a SME’s survival.