Crimes legislation amendment – Combatting Foreign Bribery
Overview The Crimes Legislation Amendment (Combatting Foreign Bribery) Act 2024 will change the legal framework to combat foreign bribery within Australia. New…
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The Financial Sector Regulatory Initiatives Grid
Overview The Federal Government has unveiled plans to introduce a financial sector regulatory initiatives grid, with the hope that the…
Financial Services Advisory newsletter – 2024 update
With 2024 now upon us, we bring to the fore our insights into the key reforms happening right now. Our…
The next chapter in greenwashing: beware of the enthusiastic Facebook post
On 2 May 2023, ASIC published an infringement notice against Future Super Investment Services Pty Ltd (Future Super) for alleged…
Proposed extension of AML/CTF regime to apply to real estate agents, solicitors, accountants, dealers in precious stones, conveyancers and trust/company service providers
As part of a recently announced consultation process on proposed changes to Australia’s AML/CTF regime, the Department has asked for submissions…
Changes proposed to simplify and modernise Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism regime – consultation process announced
The consultation paper (available here) is divided into two parts: Part 1 relates to proposals to “simplify and modernise” the…