Nathan Lynch
Nathan Lynch is Chief Correspondent for Regulation Asia, focusing on financial crime. He 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.
Articles by Nathan Lynch
Enforcement
Entain's Bold Gamble on “Reasonable Precautions” Defence In AML Lawsuit
29/10/2025
Sports betting giant Entain is punting on a novel AML/CTF defence, which could set a precedent for businesses that find themselves in AUSTRAC's enforcement crosshairs.
Fintech / Regtech
Compliance Expertise is Invaluable in the ‘Age of AI’
24/10/2025
Rather than replacing human talent, the AI arms race is making skilled and experienced compliance professionals more valuable than ever, writes Nathan Lynch.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Australia Targets Financial Crime With New National Security Doctrine
20/10/2025
Minister Tony Burke has unveiled a new security doctrine to combat ‘converged’ threats, including new measures to target crypto ATMs and money mules.
AML / KYC
How HUMINT is Closing the Gaps in Financial Crime Cases
16/10/2025
In the complex world of financial crime investigations, banks and private companies are turning to “human intelligence” experts in an effort to crack their most challenging cases, writes Nathan Lynch.
Enforcement
Mounties Lawsuit Shines Spotlight on Financial Crime Advisers
10/10/2025
AUSTRAC’s civil claim against Mounties for alleged AML/CTF breaches has sent a quiet shot across the bows of external consultants, writes Nathan Lynch.
Crypto / Digital Assets
ASIC Seeks Balance In Regulation of Crypto and Stablecoins
26/09/2025
ASIC is taking a proactive approach to regulating cryptocurrency, despite chair Joe Longo's insistence that the products are too risky for his own portfolio, writes 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.
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