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APRA lifts final Westpac capital add-on

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 OCT 2025
... million on Westpac for more fundamental deficiencies in its risk management framework, this time relating to anti-money laundering. In October of the following year, the Federal Court ordered Westpac to pay a $1.3 billion penalty for its breaches of ...

Full automation key for business success, but not investments

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 OCT 2025
... financial plans or advice documents to flag any inconsistencies, automate compliance monitoring, conduct anti-money laundering checks, track adviser licensing, and more. "Among AdviceTech Stars, usage rose from 30% in 2024 to 42% in 2025, and a further ...

Two CBA class action appeals dismissed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 5 SEP 2025
... the appellants did not prove any loss, and there was no award of damages. The two class actions related to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) and claimed shareholders had suffered due to CBA's alleged conduct. AUSTRAC alleged ...

Binance names head of APAC

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2025
... Industry watchdogs are never far behind. Last month, AUSTRAC raised serious concerns about the company's anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing (AML/CTF) controls, ordering an independent audit. Binance has more than 250 million registered ...

Binance under microscope over loose controls

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 25 AUG 2025
... concerns" were identified from its independent review. The concerns are in relation to the crypto exchange's anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing (AML/CTF) controls, prompted by several issues including Binance's latest independent ...

Four men charged over sophisticated bond scam

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2025
Four residents of Victoria have been charged with a slew of money laundering offences for allegedly using fake social media advertisement and investment comparison sites to help run a bond scam. ASIC alleges that between January and July 2021, Dimitrios ...

1MDB mastermind found in Shanghai with Aussie passport: Reports

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 21 JUL 2025
... reportedly holds a forged Australian passport in that name. Low is accused of being the mastermind behind a major money laundering scheme that saw close to $7 billion stolen from 1 Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), the sovereign wealth fund he helped ...

Cointree hit with AUSTRAC fine

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 19 MAY 2025
... action comes after Cointree voluntarily disclosed it had not met the reporting timeframes required by the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act). AUSTRAC chief executive Brendan Thomas said that failing to submit ...

FTX creditors await US$5bn distribution

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2025
... is currently serving 25 years in prison after being indicted on several criminal charges, including fraud and money laundering. He reportedly stole US$10 billion from investors. FTX filed for bankruptcy in 2022. Ray, a lawyer and insolvency specialist ...

DWS fined $43m for greenwashing

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 3 APR 2025
... case brought by the SEC in 2023, paying $39.8 million (US$25m) over allegations of greenwashing and weak anti-money laundering processes. However, the case brought by the Frankfurt Public Prosecutor's Office lasted longer. First lodged in 2021, the case ...