Accelerating Action Against Criminal and Corrupt Wealth: Recommendations for the London Illicit Finance Summit

Over 23-24 June 2026, the United Kingdom will convene an Illicit Finance Summit in London, bringing together financial hubs and jurisdictions involved in the generation, movement and storage of illicit wealth to “accelerate the fight against corruption and dirty money”.

Such an acceleration is overdue, as systemic loopholes continue to enable the diversion and concealment of criminal and corrupt wealth, depriving countries of sorely needed public resources, hollowing out institutions and public services, and impeding sustainable development where it is needed most.

This paper sets out recommendations for how participating governments can deliver credible and ambitious outcomes from the Summit. It calls for coordinated international action to tackle anonymous real estate ownership, strengthen cross-border access to property ownership information, close loopholes exploited by professional enablers and gatekeepers, and improve accountability for those facilitating illicit financial flows. It also highlights the importance of meaningful civil society participation and measurable national-level reforms to ensure that Summit commitments translate into lasting change.