Explore the global minimum tax in Australia and the OECD’s Pillar Two Global Anti-Base Erosion (GloBE) rules. Here is what you need to know.
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Australia to push ahead with Tranche 2 laws amid international pressure
The Australian government is preparing to move ahead with the long-awaited second tranche of the country’s anti-money laundering regime
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ANALYSIS: Sri Lankan currency controls reflect fraught financial crime landscape
The active enforcement of currency controls in Sri Lanka, amid a deepening economic crisis, has underscored the fluid operating environment for risk and compliance teams in the Asia-Pacific region.
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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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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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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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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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Compliance and Risk Management Matters: 6 Key Risks Facing Organisations
Compliance and risk management professionals’ responsibilities are expanding. We look at the key compliance risks and how to safeguard your organisation.
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IMPACT ANALYSIS: Star Casino appoints new chairman as AML/CTF breaches escalate before inquiry
The Star Entertainment Group Pty Ltd has announced to the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) that John O’Neill will assume the role of executive chairman, following the resignation of Matt Bekier.
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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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