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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global group that sets international anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) standards, has published two recent updates relating to international ML/TF risk.

The reports provide an update on jurisdictions which may pose a risk to the international financial system:

CEO Brendan Thomas spoke at the ACAMS Conference, The Assembly Australasia in June about AML/CTF reform, outcomes-focused regulation, emerging risks and stronger industry partnerships.
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SkyCity Adelaide Pty Ltd (SkyCity) has been ordered by the Federal Court of Australia to pay a $67 million penalty after AUSTRAC launched civil penalty proceedings against it for breaches of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act). The Court also ordered SkyCity to pay AUSTRAC’s costs at $3 million.

Today AUSTRAC released a new financial crime guide to help businesses identify and report suspicious activity related to criminal networks targeting vulnerable international students and temporary residents as money mules.

AUSTRAC and its ASEAN counterparts have wrapped up a gathering in Melbourne, agreeing to collaborate further in the fight against transnational crimes. 

AUSTRAC has accepted an Enforceable Undertaking from Sportsbet Pty Ltd (Sportsbet) to uplift its compliance with Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws.
SkyCity Adelaide Pty Ltd (SkyCity) and AUSTRAC have filed joint submissions with the Federal Court of Australia, proposing a $67 million penalty over the casino’s contravention of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act).
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Find out about our new CEO, Brendan Thomas, why AUSTRAC appealed to him and his vision for the agency’s future.