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Institutional FX
National Australia Bank Faces Money Laundering Probe
Share prices of the bank dipped after the news of the investigation went public.
Monday, 07/06/2021 | 07:56 GMT
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Arnab Shome
Regulation
Court Approves AUSTRAC’s AU$1.3 Billion Fine on Westpac
This is the largest civil penalty faced by anyone in Australia.
Wednesday, 21/10/2020 | 06:42 GMT
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Arnab Shome
Regulation
Westpac & AUSTRAC Agree on $1.3B Proposed Penalty for AML Breaches
If approved by the Federal Court of Australia, it will be the largest civil penalty in Australian history.
Thursday, 24/09/2020 | 04:22 GMT
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Celeste Skinner
Regulation
Australia’s AUSTRAC Issues $1.24 Million Fine to State Street
The Australian agency issued the fine to the bank for failing to report international funds transfers.
Wednesday, 16/09/2020 | 03:12 GMT
by
Celeste Skinner
Regulation
Westpac Facing Civil Penalty Over Non-Compliance Issues
AUSTRAC applied for civil penalty orders against the banking group following a series of lapses and oversights.
Wednesday, 20/11/2019 | 07:53 GMT
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Jeff Patterson
Regulation
AUSTRAC Fines Compass Global Holdings $173,000
The agency issued the infringement notice to the company for failing to report international funds transfers.
Tuesday, 10/09/2019 | 09:30 GMT
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Celeste Skinner
News
AUSTRAC Testing Blockchain to Automate Fund Transfer Messages
The Australian agency is responsible to oversee the domestic crypto exchange.
Monday, 25/02/2019 | 09:53 GMT
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Arnab Shome
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Australians Can Now Pay Utility Bills with Cryptocurrency
A cryptocurrency exchange and bill payment company have partnered to offer the new service.
Wednesday, 22/08/2018 | 13:50 GMT
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Simon Golstein
News
Australia’s Financial Market Watchdog Set to Bust Decisive ICOs
The agency has already sent notices to a few ICOs with questionable objectives.
Tuesday, 01/05/2018 | 09:49 GMT
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Arnab Shome
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Australia to Regulate Crypto Exchanges, Sets Registration Deadline
Exchanges need to register with AUSTRAC by May 14, 2018.
Thursday, 12/04/2018 | 18:55 GMT
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Arnab Shome
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Chinese Investment and AML/CTF Obligations
Given the large volume of clients and funds being received from China, Australian FX and CFD brokers should take heed of this AUSTRAC statement.
Tuesday, 17/11/2015 | 14:39 GMT
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Exclusive: Australian FX Payments Provider, Unitransact Is Shutting Down
A possible explanation of banks' fears about compliance with anti money laundering and tax evasion regulations that are tightening worldwide
Wednesday, 03/06/2015 | 15:37 GMT
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Australian Securities and Investments Commission at Senate Inquiry: Bitcoin Exchanges Don't Need AFS License
Monday, 15/12/2014 | 12:46 GMT
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Leon Pick
Regulation
New Zealand FMA Gains Regulatory Powers. AML Procedure Becomes Effective June 30
New Zealand's regulatory authorities have confirmed that the FMA will require Anti-Money Laundering procedures to be adhered to, as well as surveillance and monitoring of compliance with such rulings from June 30.
Thursday, 06/06/2013 | 12:30 GMT
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