Home to one of the world’s most dynamic FinTech industries, Australia has witnessed dramatic growth throughout the sector in recent years due to spikes in investor funding and consumer digital adoption.
Knowledge & Training
To remain compliant and avoid financial penalties, FinTechs must know and understand the parameters of their reporting responsibilities. This infographic provides a checklist of the reporting obligations FinTechs must meet under Australian AML/CFT legislation and regulation.
Controlling risk is critical to the overall success of a financial institution. This infographic unpacks what an EWRA looks like and how Australian FinTechs can conduct them consistently across their business and over time.
Accessing banking services in the Philippines has been notoriously difficult for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Due to their limited acceptable collateral and inadequate financial statements and business plans, Filipino MSMEs have historically struggled with the traditional banking system, […]
On a mission to help the next 100 million people build their wealth with crypto, Finblox is a Hong Kong-based startup aiming to help people protect their savings from inflation.
Is Cryptocurrency Legal in Malaysia? Cryptocurrencies: Not legal tender Cryptocurrency exchanges: Legal, must register with the Malaysian Securities Commission Although cryptocurrencies are legal in Malaysia, they are not considered legal tender. The country’s central bank, Bank Negra Malaysia, has issued […]
As Australia steps up its response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it has targeted 39 Russians in its first use of the Magnitsky sanctions for human rights abuses. 14 Russians are accused of serious corruption, along with 25 Russian “perpetrators […]
New legislation to build a regulatory framework covering crypto custody, market licensing, taxation, and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAO), has been proposed by the Australian government. A consultation paper has been released on a planned Digital Services Act (DSA), seeking input […]
One of the key announcements from the Financial Action Task Force’s March Plenary was its confirmation of changes to Recommendation 24 and its Interpretive Note relating to beneficial ownership standards. The new standards require countries to ensure that competent authorities […]
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has started civil proceedings against Australia’s largest casino operator, Crown Resorts, alleging “serious and systemic non-compliance” with the country’s anti-money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism (AML/CTF) laws. The action relates […]
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (AUSTRAC) has issued new guidance aimed at helping firms identify and verify sources of funds and wealth, as part of their know your customer (KYC) processes. The draft guidance follows the regulator’s recent […]
South Korea’s largest telecom provider is to pay $6.3m to settle a US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) action over alleged bribes. KT Corp, which is publicly traded and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, engaged in multiple schemes […]