Last Friday 20 December, the government introduced the Fifth EU Money Laundering Directive (5MLD) into UK law, which brings in new rules around electronic verification for anti-money laundering checks.

https://www.mortgagefinancegazette.com/market-news/fraud/mortgage-market-needs-take-immediate-action-government-enshrines-5th-money-laundering-directive-uk-law-24-12-2019/