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Key AML compliance strategies for wealth and asset managers in 2024

Key AML compliance strategies for wealth and asset managers in 2024

In an era where regulatory oversight of the wealth and asset management sector is intensifying globally, the stakes for compliance have never been higher. This sector, pivotal to national economies, plays a crucial role in helping consumers manage their assets and achieve their financial goals. However, its significance also makes it a potential target for misuse by malicious entities aiming to launder money.

Shifting legal landscapes: Decoding UBO rule enhancements in APAC

Moody's Analytics recently put a spotlight on the ongoing ultimate beneficial ownership (UBO) rule enhancements in the Asia Pacific region.

The Implication of New AML/CTF Laws for Professionals in Australia

Australia is expected to reveal the details of its updated Tranche 2 anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) laws towards the end of...

AUSTRAC unveils guides to tackle ransomware, digital currency criminality

AUSTRAC has released two financial crime guides to aid companies stop ransomware attack payments and the criminal abuse of digital currencies.

AUSTRAC, Services Australia team to unveil financial crime guide

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has teamed with government agency Services Australia to launch a financial crime guide.

How Arctic Intelligence went from being a side hustle to leading...

From working at his dinner table to being named a leader of Australia’s RegTech industry, Anthony Quinn has come a long way since launching Arctic Intelligence in 2015.

The coronavirus represents a “return to chaos” that could benefit FinTech...

From: FinTech Global COVID-19 has plunged financial markets into chaos, but the pandemic also represents both challenges and opportunities for FinTech and RegTech companies as...

Westpac hit with several lawsuits from securities buyers following reports about...

One of the four biggest Australian banks is facing some huge challenges. Not only is Westpac accused of having breached anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) regulations, but it is now also dealing with a smattering of lawsuits.

Westpac appoints Promontory to conduct review after its massive money laundering...

Westpac has appointed Promontory has been appointed to conduct the external accountability and financial crime program review, following the bank’s numerous money laundering accusations.

Westpac’s chairman and CEO to step down amid AML scandal

Australian bank Westpac will see its CEO Brian Hartzer step down next week as the lender is facing money laundering and terrorism financing allegations.

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