Dates for reporting on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing compliance announced
1 December 2009
AUSTRAC has released dates for businesses to report on their compliance with Australia's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws.
AUSTRAC Chief Executive Officer John Schmidt has today announced that compliance reports for 2009 business activities must be lodged between 1 January and 31 March 2010. These reports will reflect business activities from 1 January to 31 December 2009 and should be lodged through AUSTRAC's internet-based system, AUSTRAC Online.
Banks and other lenders, non-banking financial service providers, and gambling, bullion and money service businesses covered by the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 are required to submit these reports.
For further information on compliance reports, contact the AUSTRAC Help Desk on 1300 021 037.
About AUSTRAC:
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) is Australia's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulator and specialist financial intelligence unit. AUSTRAC protects the integrity of the Australian financial system and assists in fighting global crime by providing financial intelligence to law enforcement and other agencies.
Media enquiries:
Kim Hargest
Telephone: +61 3 8636 0553
Email: kim.hargest@austrac.gov.au
22-JAN-2010
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