NEW AUSTRAC GUIDELINES AFFECTING PUBS

New regulations require licensed gaming venues to amend their Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) reporting or risk severe penalties. AUSTRAC requirements have been in place for pubs and clubs holding more than 15 gaming machines for some time,

AUSTRAC INCREASING FOCUS ON MONEY LAUNDERING IN HOTEL SECTOR

Recent activity by AUSTRAC (Australia's financial intelligence agency, governing anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing) is believed to be part of plans for increased reporting by hospitality operators, says consultant firm Risk Training Australia.   [caption id="attachment_11771" align="alignright" width="138"] Phillippa Lloyd[/caption]