Law enforcement agencies are urging financial services firms to pay greater attention to the financing of violent extremism.
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Financial Services Licences Conditional on Cybersecurity Measures, decrees Federal Court
In an Australian first, the Federal Court has held that Financial Services Licensees must effectively manage cybersecurity risks to satisfy the Corporations Act.
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China’s Enforcement Action Against Insider Trading Examined
A new study explores China’s legal regime against insider trading, including the increasing use of enforcement action.
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The Modern-Day Partner Must be Tech-Centric
The legal services marketplace has undergone, and will continue to experience, significant change as a result of advancements in legal technology.
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ASIC’s updated ePayments code now covers new payments platform
In addition to extending its application to the New Payments Platform, the Code enhances consumer protection in the banking and finance system.
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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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Fintech, regtech and the role of compliance in 2023
Digital transformation and technological innovation continue to bring widespread change to financial services firms many of which have chosen to continue with the new ways of working adopted during the…
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10 Ways to Celebrate Pride Month
Pride Month is the time of year when we celebrate the impact that LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex & asexual) individuals have had on history.
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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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How the ATO GST fraud crackdown can impact legitimate refund claims
The ATO has launched an investigation into large-scale GST fraud attempts, which is delaying legitimate refund claims and impacting business cashflow.
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