Australia's Austrac begins issuing anti-money laundering compliance notices
( August 28, 2026, 16:23 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Austrac, Australia's financial crimes regulator, announced that it has begun issuing notices to businesses that appear to be providing designated services but have not enrolled under the country's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws. The notices require businesses to provide information to help Austrac determine whether they are providing regulated services and meeting their obligations under the law.Statement follows below:...
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