The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has faced criticism in the past of being ‘too soft’ in its enforcement against financial and corporate crime. In light of the Financial Services Royal Commission which identified key industry failures, ASIC has ambitious plans to revolutionise its approach to enforcement and supervision, addressing recommendations from the Royal…
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With the Australian Securities and Investments Commission establishing a dedicated Office of Enforcement, corporate crime is set to become a whole lot riskier.
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Discover how Australia’s corporate regulator (ASIC) treats “confidential information” in financial crime investigations.
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Discover which whistleblowers in Australia are protected by the law, and how.
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Discover the key international law enforcement and national security treaties that Australia is a party to, and the significance of these to national interests.
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Learn about European Arrest Warrant (EAWs) and the implications of the 2004 EAW Framework Decision for the extradition process throughout the EU.
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Discover how the ‘Budapest Convention’, regarded as an international standard in dealing with cybercrime, applies to international election interference.
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Explore the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in regulating the virtual asset sector, including the use of mutual legal assistance.
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Learn about Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), and how they may be manipulated by criminals engaging in activities such as corruption or money laundering.
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Discover how the United Nations Charter and associated norms provide the framework for responsible state behaviour in cyberspace.
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