AUSTRAC has updated its 2019 indicators report to help FIs identify behaviours and transactions which may indicate payments for child sexual exploitation material.
December 19, 2022Star Sydney and Star Queensland breached one section of the law 1,189 and 325 times, respectively. Both are accused of "an innumerable number" of other breaches.
December 1, 2022NSW Crime Commission issued new papers as part of an inquiry into money laundering via electronic gaming machines at pubs, clubs and hotels.
July 18, 2022Limited actions to amend bank secrecy laws present risks to the Philippines. Casinos, the gaming industry, and crypto exchanges are flagged as risky.
June 14, 2022FIs are asked to bolster their CDD and file reports when suspicious transactions are observed involving play-to-earn games such as the recently-hacked Axie Infinity.
April 26, 2022The IMF proposes a multi-prong approach to bridge the skills gap and support the development of modern financial services in Macao.
February 3, 2022AUSTRAC has advised Star that it has not yet made a decision regarding its regulatory response, including whether or not enforcement action will be taken.
January 21, 2022AUSTRAC is reported to be building a case against Star Entertainment Group over alleged shortcomings in its AML/CTF controls.
October 20, 2021The guidance now covers targeted financial sanctions related to terrorism, terrorism financing, and proliferation financing, including remedies and relevant UNSC links.
September 13, 2021The CSRC is investigating a broker, a law firm, an asset appraisal firm, and accounting firm over their alleged involvement in share sales.
August 25, 2021