AUSTRAC has issued an infringement notice to State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street) for over $1.24 million for failing to report international funds transfers.
29 May 2020
This month, AUSTRAC launched the 2020 Analyst Exchange Program (AEP) with our Indonesian partner, the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (PPATK). Now in its 8th year, the program is being delivered remotely for the first time due to COVID-19 and runs until June.
The AEP is a fundamental to AUSTRAC’s collaboration with regional partners to build capacity to combat the regional threats we face from criminals and terrorists. The program brings together analysts from both Indonesia and Australia to build financial intelligence skills and capabilities.
28 May 2020
Today, AUSTRAC announced a change to the AML/CTF customer ID and verification Rule to help people experiencing family and domestic violence. Under the rule, if a customer cannot produce their driver’s license or birth certificate, or show a different address, banks and other regulated businesses can use alternative ways to verify their customer’s identity.
27 Mar 2020
The global COVID-19 pandemic is impacting all Australians and Australian businesses. AUSTRAC acknowledges that this is an unprecedented and uncertain time for you and your business.
We understand the importance of supporting you during this time, while ensuring that we continue to fight financial crime.
2 Mar 2020
On 23 September 2019, AUSTRAC ordered the appointment of an external auditor to examine ongoing concerns regarding PayPal Australia’s compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (the AML/CTF Act).
19 Feb 2020
The Australian Government has seen a disturbing trend in violence used against children.
The Home Affairs Portfolio is leading the Government’s efforts in countering child sexual exploitation and abuse in the physical and online world.
29 Jan 2020
A 63-year-old Sydney man accused of travelling to the Philippines to sexually abuse children is expected to face court today charged with possessing child abuse material and ‘child sex tourism’ offences.
14 Jan 2020
Several people have been charged by WA Police Force as part of an investigation into a suspected Vietnamese Established Criminal Network involved in money laundering activity.
10 Jan 2020
AUSTRAC and Great Britain Gambling Commission have today strengthened their cooperation in the fight against serious financial crime and terrorism financing through the signing of a regulatory Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in London.
11 Dec 2019
You can now watch and share a suite of new videos that explain our important work we do in protecting the Australian community from serious and organised crime – including the human impact of financial crime and how it impacts everyday Australians.
The videos also help to explain AUSTRAC’s dual regulatory and intelligence functions, and how we work with Australian law enforcement and national security partners to combat crime.