The independent research findings provide a clear business case for implementing OSR. The Forrester Consulting study demonstrated an 84%
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Crypto assets: The regulatory noose tightens
The media release noted that Treasury would prioritise “token mapping” work in 2022, which would help identify how crypto assets and related services should be regulated and suggested this would be revolutionary.
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ANALYSIS: Australian police forging direct ties with major banks to combat laundering
he Australian Federal Police (AFP) has taken its work with the financial intelligence community to a new level by forging direct partnerships with Australia’s “big four” banks.
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IMPACT ANALYSIS: ASIC ‘generally effective’, needs cultural shift -Financial Regulator Assessment Authority report
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is “generally effective and capable”.
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Anti-corruption campaigners hopeful for reform, following Najib’s 1MDB jail sentence
On Tuesday the Federal Court in Putrajaya denied Najib’s final appeal and ordered the former prime minister to serve a 12-year prison sentence.
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Using On-demand Legal Documents: Aren’t They All The Same?
Not all trust, company and self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) documents are identical. It is important to make sure that you use the correct documents for your legal situation, and ensure…
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Financial services firms urged to increase focus on terrorism financing
Law enforcement agencies are urging financial services firms to pay greater attention to the financing of violent extremism.
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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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