Reforming Australia’s AML/CTF regime: Implications for lawyers and other ‘tranche-two’ entities
This article explores proposed reforms to simplify and modernise the AML/CTF regime in Australia and to address risks in certain professions.
DetailsDennis Miralis is a leading Australian defence lawyer with over 20 years of experience. Dennis is a Partner at Nyman Gibson Miralis and specialises in international criminal law.
ASIC report reveals major banks falling short in combatting scams
In a new report, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) identifies where the big banks are falling short in combatting scams.
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The dark side of ChatGPT: Criminal exploitation and challenges for law enforcement
Discover how criminals are using ChatGPT to commit crimes like fraud, cybercrime, and to spread disinformation, as outlined in a recent Europol report.
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Uniting against financial crime: The Fintel Alliance’s specialised Working Groups
Learn about the Fintel Alliance’s specialised Working Groups which fight against money laundering, terrorism financing and other serious financial crime.
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Strengthening the standards on beneficial ownership information: The FATF’s updated guidance
The FATF has recently strengthened Recommendation 24 to better prevent and deter the misuse of legal persons and corporate vehicles for ML/TF.
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$4.7 billion in compensation paid by Australian institutions for financial advice related misconduct
As at 31 December 2022, six Australian financial institutions have paid or offered a total of $4.7 billion in compensation to customers who suffered loss or detriment due to financial advice related misconduct.
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Exposing ‘greenwashing’: The ACCC’s internet sweep and investigations
Following a recent internet sweep, the ACCC found that more than half of the businesses reviewed made concerning claims about their sustainability practices.
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The FATF’s key achievements in combatting money laundering: The 2021-22 report
In its 2021-22 Annual Report, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) sets outs its key achievements during the period.
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High-risk jurisdictions: The FATF’s call for action on DPRK, Iran, and Myanmar
The FATF provides an update on jurisdictions with strategic deficiencies in their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) regimes.
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FATF issues update on progress of jurisdictions under increased monitoring to combat AML/CFT deficiencies
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has issued an update on the progress of jurisdictions under increased monitoring to combat AML/CFT deficiencies.
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