Law enforcement agencies are urging financial services firms to pay greater attention to the financing of violent extremism.
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Nathan Lynch
Manager, Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence, Asia-Pacific
Nathan Lynch is an experienced writer, public speaker, manager and technology enthusiast in the field of financial regulation and risk management. At Thomson Reuters, Nathan leads a team of experts who provide breaking news, deep analysis and practical guidance to risk practitioners in the global financial services sector.
Nathan manages Thomson Reuters’ award-winning Regulatory Intelligence team across the Asia-Pacific region, tracking developments in financial services law, regulation, financial crime and risk management.
Nathan has been involved in building innovative, tech-based businesses in the financial services “regtech” sector — including Complinet Australia and the Thomson Reuters Risk business.
Posts by Nathan Lynch
ASIC wins first criminal conviction over “fees for dead people” scandal
The Australian conduct regulator has secured its first criminal conviction for failing to update defective disclosure statements, over the “fees for dead people” scandal that emerged from the financial services royal commission.
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Casinos to embrace “local independent boards” in wake of AML enquiries
Australia’s national casino operators are likely to form independent boards in every state in response to the scathing findings from the Crown and Star inquiries.
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Westpac penalties top A$113 million over “widespread” compliance failures
Westpac Banking Corporation has received an A$40 million penalty for charging advice fees to dead customers.
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IMPACT ANALYSIS: ASIC warns companies to get their whistleblower policies in order
whistleblower protection regime, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has warned.
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AUSTRAC claim alleges A$69 billion laundered through Crown Resorts
The Australian anti-money laundering agency has filed a civil claim against Crown Resorts, alleging that A$69 billion was laundered through the business over a five-year period.
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Australian senators keep pressure on for AML/CTF law reform, ahead of Senate report
The Australian Greens have introduced legislation in the Senate as part of a broader campaign to pressure the government to push ahead with Tranche 2 of the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime
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OUTLOOK 2022-Australian regulators look to economic recovery in wake of pandemic pain
Australia’s key financial regulators have made a surprise decision to target economic recovery and resilience as one of their principal goals for the year ahead.
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Climate change and cyber risk top governance concerns for 2022, says top Australian official
Climate change disclosures and cyber risk will be among the most significant governance issues for Australian listed companies the new year, a senior official predicted.
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ASIC pushing ahead with world-leading rules to govern digital assets
The Australian financial conduct regulator is forging ahead with world-first rules to govern digital assets, including complex crypto tokens that allow for decentralised control in place of traditional boards.
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