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Investment firms cop $100,000 in fines for dodging AUSTRAC infringement notices
Two investment firms have been hit with combined penalties of nearly $100,000 for failing to pay infringement notices issued by the financial crimes regulator.
AUSTRAC warns AI increasing risk of serious financial crimes
Criminals are increasingly using AI in their money laundering playbook, increasing the scale and sophistication of financial crimes, AUSTRAC has warned.
AUSTRAC has ‘serious concerns’ about Tabcorp’s compliance
AUSTRAC has opened an investigation into betting company Tabcorp’s compliance with anti-money laundering laws. 
Airwallex to face AUSTRAC-ordered audit over compliance concerns
AUSTRAC has ordered Airwallex to appoint an external auditor, amid concerns about the payment platform's monitoring of suspicious matters.
Bendigo Bank faces regulatory action for risk management weaknesses
AUSTRAC has launched an investigation into Bendigo and Adelaide Bank's compliance with anti-money laundering laws, as APRA directs the bank to hold a capital add-on of $50 million.
SkyCity shareholder can’t bring action over $67M AUSTRAC penalty
A SkyCity shareholder has lost his bid to bring a case against former executives and directors at the ASX-listed casino seeking to recoup a $67 million penalty over breaches of money laundering regulations. 
Bendigo Bank says review found systemic AML/CTF failures
A Deloitte review has found lax compliance with anti-money laundering rules by Bendigo Bank over a six-year period.
Crypto ATMs in AUSTRAC’s sights
AUSTRAC would get new powers to restrict or ban certain high-risk products, services or delivery channels, such as crypto ATMs, under legislation being proposed by home affairs minister.
AUSTRAC trims money laundering case against Entain
The financial crimes regulator has trimmed its case against the operator of online gambling sites Ladbrokes and Neds, UK-based Entain, alleging “systemic failure” to comply with its anti-money laundering obligations. 
AUSTRAC orders crypto exchange Binance to appoint auditor
The financial crimes regulator has ordered the Australian unit of the world's largest crypto exchange, Binance, to appoint an external auditor after flagging concerns about its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing compliance.