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From 1 July 2018, the ASD will become an independent statutory body with several increased powers to combat cybercrime.

Insights on financial investigations and asset recovery, insolvency, fraud and blatant criminal activity.

Mobile peer-to-peer payments could top AUD350 billion worldwide in 2019, and may be yet another tool for fraudsters.

While trust is an important part of any work environment, employers should verify information from prospective employees.

The ACCC is reviewing its immunity policy, in light of experience gained since Australia criminalised its cartel laws.

The ASX Corporate Governance Council has opened public consultation to update its "Principles and Recommendations".

Australia's fight against money laundering relies on public-private information sharing through the Fintel Alliance, but regulatory barriers and privacy considerations create challenges. How can Australia expand collaboration beyond current ring-fenced arrangements to strengthen financial crime prevention while protecting consumer privacy?

The risk of corruption to Australian businesses is increasing at an alarming rate.

Integrity extends beyond fraud and corruption to areas such as workplace behaviour, compliance and information security.

In Vaughan & Anor v Legal Services Board [2008] VSC 200, two victims of investment fraud were unsuccessful in their attempt to recover their lost money from the Legal Services Board Fidelity Fund.

ABC Four Corners program 'Cash Splash' looked at the alleged waste of taxpayer money under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

The UK Bribery Act will commence on 1 July 2011, so if your company is carrying on business in the UK, you will need to ensure you are ready for it – or risk being prosecuted for acts done by foreign employees, agents or subsidiaries in other countries (including facilitation payments), and without your permission.

This partnership reflects a joint commitment to address the global threat of money laundering and terrorism financing.

Australia is vulnerable to a new wave of healthcare fraud techniques originating overseas that could cost taxpayers and health fund members billions of dollars each year, according to an insurance expert with national law firm Hunt & Hunt.

The risks around customs fraud can extend to purchasers who were not the importer of record or involved in the fraud.

Update on Document Retention: Procedures for In-House Counsel seminar.Further to our recent seminars conducted on this topic, the Crimes (Document Destruction) Act 2005 (the Act) was passed by the Victorian Parliament on 4 April 2006.

Although the facts of this case are unique, it highlights the risks associated with fraud in real property transactions.