AUSTRAC has reported some record outcomes in its Annual Report 2016-17.
Identifying the beneficial owner of a customer is an important part of applicable customer identification procedures.
If reporting entities don’t comply with their AML/CTF obligations, AUSTRAC can take action to enforce compliance and/or seek a penalty.
The first international codeathon for financial intelligence units is being co-hosted by AUSTRAC and Bank Negara Malaysia from 18-19 November 2017 in KL, Malaysia
Joint media release from the Australian Federal Police, Australian Border Force and AUSTRAC
A report by AUSTRAC and the ACNC identifies significant risks for non-profit organisations in relation to money laundering and terrorism financing.
AUSTRAC initiated civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) for serious and systemic non-compliance with the AML/CTF Act.
As part of National Missing Persons Week 2017, AUSTRAC with its Fintel Alliance industry partners, will support police investigations of financial crime that may impact missing persons.
Register now for the 3rd Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) Summit 2017 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 20 to 23 November 2017.
Travellers into and out of Australia are reminded that it is a legal requirement to declare currency of AUD$10,000 or more.