NATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION

AML / KYC

Australia AGD Will ‘Shortly’ Publish Anti-Foreign Bribery Guidance

By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2024

The guidance will help firms prepare for reforms that introduce ‘failure to prevent foreign bribery’ a new corporate offence from 8 September.

AML / KYC

Australia Appoints NEW AUSTRAC CEO for Five Year Term

By Editors | 17/12/2023

Brendan Thomas from the NSW Department of Communities and Justice will replace Nicole Rose effective 29 January 2024.

AML / KYC

Philippine Government Agencies, Departments Ordered to Adopt New AML Strategy

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 07/07/2023

The Philippines is looking to remove itself from the Financial Action Task Force’s “grey list” by improving its efforts in anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, and counter-proliferation.

AML / KYC

Australia Set to Launch National Anti-Corruption Commission

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/06/2023

The National Anti-Corruption Commission will commence operations on 1 July, with powers to investigate corrupt conduct.

AML / KYC

Australia: Budget Measures Provide Boost to Scam Prevention

By Editors | 30/10/2022

The budget also includes funding for APRA and ASIC to increase their staff numbers, an independent review of the carbon market, and the introduction of climate reporting standards.