Optus data breach – working with our reporting entities
On 22 September 2022, a cyber-attack on Optus resulted in the disclosure of their customers’ personal information. Optus customer information…
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AUSTRAC commences investigation into Entain Group Pty Ltd
AUSTRAC has commenced an enforcement investigation into Entain Group Pty Ltd.  This follows an extensive supervisory campaign that assessed…
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AML/CTF e-learning available now
AUSTRAC has released four anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) e-learning modules. The modules are designed for new…
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New risk assessments and threat update now available
AUSTRAC has released three new risk assessments to help remittance service providers and bullion dealers understand the money laundering and…
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AUSTRAC’s international partners
To combat money laundering, terrorism financing (ML/TF) and other serious financial crime a powerful global response is needed. That is why AUSTRAC…
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U.S. Treasury issues sanctions on virtual currency mixers
Since May 2022, the United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned two virtual currency mixers in…
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Case study: Real outcomes resulting from financial crime guides
Financial crime guides are designed to help your business identify and stop criminal activity. These guides provide you with patterns and indicators…
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AUSTRAC’s Reporting Entity System Transformation program update - September 2022
The Reporting Entity System Transformation (REST) program has recently undertaken a series of workshops with participants of the Customer Advisory…
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New resources for the bullion sector
The high intrinsic value of bullion allows it to be used by criminals to store and invest the proceeds of crime. Criminals target bullion dealers to…
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