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
Myanmar’s Scam Factories: A Descent Into the Heart of Financial Darkness
25/04/2025
Industrial-scale scam operations run by criminal syndicates in Myanmar present a daunting challenge to banks and law enforcement, writes Nathan Lynch.
AML / KYC
Singapore Sharpens Enforcement Focus on Money Laundering, Digital Assets, Scams
17/04/2025
MAS has signposted a deliberate shift in enforcement priorities as financial crime risks soar across APAC, writes Nathan Lynch.
AML / KYC
Australia Tackles Illicit Funds in A$11 Trillion Real Estate Market
15/04/2025
AUSTRAC is preparing to use its new enforcement powers to combat illicit funds flowing through the booming real estate market, writes Nathan Lynch.
AML / KYC
Australian Sanctions Office Unveils New Approach to Oversight
10/04/2025
The ASO’s new policy paper provides valuable guidance for firms navigating the complex international sanctions landscape, writes Nathan Lynch.
AML / KYC
Nepal Reveals Surge in Transaction Reporting as it Battles FATF Greylist
09/04/2025
Nepal’s efforts to combat financial crime have led to an increase in STR filings, led by banks but also including DNFBPs.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC v Entain: Key Lessons for Anti-Money Laundering Teams
04/04/2025
AUSTRAC’s case against global sports betting behemoth Entain provides a raft of warnings for AML compliance teams, writes Nathan Lynch.
AML / KYC
The Final Countdown: Practical Steps for Meeting Australia’s ‘Tranche 2’ Deadline
02/04/2025
Only an April Fool would ignore the tight deadline for compliance with Australia’s Tranche 2 anti-money laundering reforms, writes Nathan Lynch.
AML / KYC
Gatekeepers on Edge as AUSTRAC Prepares New AML/CTF Regime
31/03/2025
Nathan Lynch discusses the work AUSTRAC is doing to prepare DNFBPs for a July 2026 deadline to comply with their new AML/CTF obligations.
AML / KYC
Gambling Sector Remains in AUSTRAC’s Gunsights, As Court Looms for Star
26/03/2025
AUSTRAC will continue to target gambling companies where “the risk has been large and the responsibility has been negligent.”
Crypto / Digital Assets
Crypto Scams Highlight ‘Digital Pivot’ in Money Laundering Tradecraft
26/03/2025
The growth of cryptocurrency as a mainstream investment asset class has highlighted the need for new thinking in the fight against fraud and financial crime, writes Nathan Lynch.
JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER
A daily selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team