Digital platform services are now firmly embedded as part of the essential infrastructure for participation in the modern Australian economy. From productivity software and online marketplaces to social media and...more
3/27/2026
/ Algorithms ,
Australia ,
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) ,
Class Action ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Digital Platforms ,
Enforcement Actions ,
In-House Perspective ,
Online Platforms ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Subscription Services ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
The concept of unconscionable conduct has, in recent times, been increasing in prominence, both as a regulatory enforcement tool and as a focal point for private litigants. Of course, the use of that concept to protect...more
Over the past year, AUSTRAC has been busy on several fronts (making good use of its largest budget and staffing numbers to date). Key areas of focus have included:
• finalising, and preparing industry for, the suite of...more
2/13/2026
/ AML/CFT ,
Anti-Money Laundering ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinTech ,
Government Agencies ,
New Legislation ,
New Rules ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Risk Management
Reporting entities are already familiar with the real challenges that can arise when seeking to meet their customer due diligence and ML/TF risk management obligations without engaging in “tipping off”. While recent changes...more
12/12/2025
/ AML/CFT ,
Anti-Money Laundering ,
Australia ,
Confidential Information ,
Customer Due Diligence (CDD) ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Money Laundering ,
Personal Information ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
We are pleased to bring you the latest edition of the HSF Kramer white collar crime and government investigations global round-up. This six-monthly publication calls on lawyers from around the world to provide updates from...more
11/25/2025
/ AML/CFT ,
Anti-Corruption ,
Anti-Money Laundering ,
Asia ,
Australia ,
China ,
Corruption ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Due Diligence ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
FATF ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Fraud ,
Government Investigations ,
Middle East ,
Money Laundering ,
New Legislation ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
South Africa ,
Sustainability ,
UK ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE) ,
White Collar Crimes
A quick recap on reforms affecting reporting entities The Amended AML/CTF Act removed the concept of "designated business groups" and replaced this with "reporting group". The concept of "reporting group" means that, if...more