Nathan Lynch
Nathan Lynch is a financial crime writer who has spent two decades investigating the hidden world of dark money that fuels organised crime, corruption and violent extremism. Nathan has trained police, government officials and bankers across Asia and the Middle East on the techniques the world's criminals use to conceal their dirty money. In 2022 he was awarded the Australian Financial Crime Fighter of the Year Award, from Macquarie University’s Financial Integrity Hub. Nathan has enjoyed a successful career in the Asia-Pacific "regtech" sector, with a focus on developing financial crime and risk solutions.
Articles by Nathan Lynch
AML / KYC
Ditching De-Risking: FATF’s Latest Guidance Signals Shift in Risk Appetite
21/09/2025
The FATF's new guidance will force countries to strike a better balance between AML/CFT compliance and financial inclusion, writes Nathan Lynch.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Hong Kong Regulatory Framework Enhances Crypto Market Legitimacy
17/09/2025
Hong Kong is ramping up its regulatory support for digital assets, positioning itself as a hub for stablecoins, while also addressing financial crime concerns.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC’s Retreat in Entain Case Highlights Complexity of Compliance
12/09/2025
AUSTRAC’s rare retreat in the Entain civil enforcement action highlights the AML/CTF Act’s complexity, writes Nathan Lynch.
AML / KYC
Asia-Pacific Countries Join Forces to Battle USD 37 Billion Scams Industry
10/09/2025
ASEAN nations are uniting against a $37B scam epidemic, deploying technology, intelligence sharing and education to protect citizens from increasingly sophisticated criminal threats.
AML / KYC
Singapore Summit Calls for United Front Against Scams
05/09/2025
The GASA Summit in Singapore this week brought together experts from government, non-profit organisations and regulatory bodies to dissect this evolving threat.
AML / KYC
Australia's AML/CTF Rules Seek Simplicity As FATF Deadline Looms
02/09/2025
The Australian government has released the final version of the long-awaited AML/CTF Rules, ushering in the biggest change to the regime in two decades, writes Nathan Lynch.
AML / KYC
De-Banking Demystified: Australian Court Case Highlights AML 'Tightrope Walk' for Banks
26/08/2025
An Australian bank’s decision to close the accounts belonging to a Middle Eastern charity has highlighted the need to take a measured approach to “de-banking” decisions.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong Banks Target Laundering Through Business Accounts
25/08/2025
Hong Kong banks are seeking to balance financial crime prevention with the need to support business growth and SMEs operating in the city.
AML / KYC
Global Laundering Syndicates Targeting Australian Real Estate: AUSTRAC
22/08/2025
Australia is tackling a surge in illicit funds as global crime syndicates seek to exploit its stable economy and booming property market, ahead of the "Tranche 2" AML/CTF reforms.
AML / KYC
Balancing Act: FATF Walks Fine Line Between Crime-Fighting and Inclusion
18/08/2025
Banks across the Asia-Pacific region need to strike a better balance between the complementary goals of financial crime-fighting and financial inclusion, writes Nathan Lynch.
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