Be aware of scams impersonating AUSTRAC
We are receiving reports of scammers sending emails to reporting entities and members of the public pretending to be from AUSTRAC and seeking payment…
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Draft AML/CTF Rules now open for consultation
AUSTRAC has added Chapters 79 and 80 to the AML/CTF Rules, and amended Chapters 21 and 48 of the AML/CTF Rules.
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Working together to defeat crime
Federal, State and Territory Government regulators, intelligence, law enforcement agencies and financial services businesses must work together to…
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New financial crime guide explains cuckoo smurfing
A new financial crime guide will help you to detect and report cuckoo smurfing.
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Digital currencies: Managing risk in a dynamic and innovative sector
The latest industry updates for digital currency exchange providers about managing risk in this ever-evolving sector.
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AUSTRAC releases non-bank lending and financing sector risk assessment
A money laundering and terrorism financing (ML/TF) risk assessment, released today, shows a medium level of ML/TF risk to Australia’s non-bank…
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SWIFT migration to ISO 20022 standard
SWIFT will be migrating to the ISO 20022
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New guidance to help you implement AML/CTF reforms
From 17 June 2021, reforms to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act) came into effect that will…
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AUSTRAC’s AUSTRAC Online system transformation program – get involved
A new systems transformation program to transform the way you interact and report to AUSTRAC.
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