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MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 13 DEC 2007
... pension payments. "Superannuation accounts generally are very low risk in terms of potential use for money laundering and terrorism financing, but all financial products are subject to the new regime," Vamos said. Vamos said ASFA has engaged in discussions ...

Fundies find a loophole in money laundering law

WWW.THESHEET.COM  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 DEC 2007
On the eve of the implementation of the most significant provision of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act, the regulator Austrac has conceded that there is a big loophole in the law. Austrac issued a statement yesterday, saying ...

HESTA appoints five

... licence. Doust will also be responsible for some new risk management practices on the new Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism legislation. Meanwhile, two new client relationship managers have also been appointed in Victoria and Queensland. James ...

Tawrrific APEC and the Berlin Wall

SUZY MAC  |  MONDAY, 3 SEP 2007
... year. Those involved in security arrangements have been diligently practising their fire drills and the biggest counter-terrorism operation in Australia's history complete with full dress rehearsals. APEC has come a long way since 1989 when Bob Hawke ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 20 AUG 2007
... points to 5,363.63. TOKYO - The Nikkei tumbled 5.42 per cent in what was the greatest one-day loss since the September 11 terrorism attacks. There were concerns about Japan's economic outlook and company profits, with exporters the hardest hit, including ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 3 JUL 2007
... 1.12 per cent, to close at 2,632.30. LONDON - Britain's index of top 100 shares fell 0.26 per cent amid concerns over terrorism and ahead of a decision on interest rates. However, mining stocks rose, with takeover talk pushing up Lomin. The FTSE 100 ...

No bank is ready for AML

WWW.THESHEET.COM  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUN 2007
The gaming sector is well ahead of financial institutions in adapting to the new anti money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws according to a survey conducted by Pricewaterhouse Coopers in March. The survey also revealed that 90 percent ...

Industry gives new AML/CTF Bill the nod

KATE HAGE  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2006
The Federal Government has released a revised version of the draft Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing Bill (AML/CTF) which has been cautiously welcomed by key industry groups who are pushing for a three year transition time. The changes ...

Ten days or less to act on requests: ASFA

... incorporated into a fund's compliance practices in order to satisfy requirements in the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing draft legislation.

US Congress moves to approve free trade deal with Aust

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUL 2004
... Australia. The US sees Australia as an important market for US manufactured goods and a strong ally in the war against terrorism that has \"been there when it counted most\". The House voted 314-109 to make Australia only the seventh nation to enjoy ...