Countering terrorist financing and victim-based crime in South East Asia
This is a joint media release between the Philippines’ Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), Indonesia's financial intelligence unit (PPATK) and…
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Fintel Alliance reveals financial crime-fighting results in 2018-19
The Fintel Alliance, an AUSTRAC initiative, has today revealed its major operational results for 2018-19 in the fight against serious and organised…
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We want to hear from you about AUSTRAC's communications
AUSTRAC is currently seeking feedback to help us enhance the way we communicate and provide information to our reporting entities. If you deal with…
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Fintel Alliance helps banking staff identify illegal phoenix activity
Fintel Alliance, an AUSTRAC initiative, today released a report to help industry identify and report on the common indicators of illegal phoenix…
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AUSTRAC releases mutual banking sector money laundering and terrorism financing risk assessment
Australia’s mutual banking sector is urged to take note of Australia’s latest money laundering and terrorism financing risk assessment report…
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Proposed amendment to Chapter 11 of the AML/CTF Rules (Compliance Report – reporting and lodgment periods)
AUSTRAC has released proposed amendments to Chapter 11 of the AML/CTF Rules for public consultation.
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Campaign update – AUSTRAC targets illegal money transfer dealers
In late August, AUSTRAC launched a community-based campaign targeted at unregistered money transfer dealers, also known as unregistered remittance…
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AUSTRAC orders audit of PayPal Australia’s compliance with financial crime laws
AUSTRAC has ordered the appointment of an external auditor to examine ongoing concerns in regard to PayPal Australia’s compliance with the Anti-Money…
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Money laundering risks - Pubs and clubs staff resources now available
AUSTRAC has developed products for pubs and clubs, highlighting money laundering and financial crime risks faced by Electronic Gaming Machine (EGM)…
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