What are Australia’s AML/CTF reforms changing?

They shift from tick-box checks to proving real risk management and harm prevention, with AUSTRAC emphasizing outcomes over processes.

How to engage AUSTRAC on financial crime challenges?

Be open about your hurdles—they're eager learners and want industry input to refine rules ahead of 2026.

Measurable results: controls that detect/prevent issues, resources hitting high risks, and sector-wide prevention embedded in products.

📋 RegTech & Compliance

AUSTRAC's about to flip the script on financial crime compliance. No more checklists—it's all about proving your controls actually stop the bad guys.

theAIcatchup Apr 09, 2026 4 min read

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Originally reported by Fintech Global