On 8 June 2023, the Financial Market Standards Board (FMSB) published a Spotlight Review and Risk Register on the 3 Lines Model. The Spotlight Review is designed to help firms in assessing aspects of their holistic risk management frameworks by using the 3 Lines of Defence Model as a lens. As such the Spotlight Review … Continue Reading
Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regulator, AUSTRAC, has released its guidance with respect to new laws that require digital currency exchange (DCE) providers to register and comply with AML/CTF obligations. AUSTRAC takes a broad approach in interpreting what is covered within the legal definition of a DCE. Essentially, any operation that converts fiat … Continue Reading
