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Series of articles relating to the financial technology industry.

Reporting entities under Australia's AML/CTF Act face strict obligations when suspicious matters arise, with tight deadlines of just 24 hours for terrorism financing and 3 business days for other suspicions. Understanding what constitutes 'reasonable grounds' for suspicion, recognizing red flags, and avoiding tipping off offences are critical compliance requirements that demand robust internal processes and staff training.

On 21 August 2006 the first ever electronic lodgement of a discharge of mortgage occurred in Victoria.

The latest legal, regulatory and project updates in Blockchain and Digital Law.

The latest legal, regulatory and project updates in Blockchain and Digital Law.

The designation of cartel conduct as a criminal offence is now reflected in statute books in every region of the world.

Facilitation payments are used to persuade government officials to do a task that they are already obligated to do.

Queensland's Uniform Civil Procedure Rules require specific matters—including fraud, breach of contract, damages, and states of mind—to be expressly pleaded with supporting material facts. This comprehensive guide examines Rule 150's requirements, explains what "specifically pleaded" means in practice, and demonstrates through case law how deficient pleadings can be struck out or limit evidence at trial.

Recently, content creators Pete Zogoulas and Drew Pavlou posted footage, which went viral, from their visit to a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider known as Sunny Days Care in Fairfield, Sydney.

Three women from Queensland have been charged after allegedly attempting to access superannuation belonging to other people.

This bulletin has links to media releases, reports, cases, legislation and issues of interest to NSW government lawyers.

We recently examined how fraud can undermine indefeasibility and the resulting risks for lenders. You can read that article here: Indefeasibility of title - legal certainty in an age of rising fraud. This article analyses the High Court of Australia’s decision in Stubbings v Jams 2 Pty Ltd [2022] HCA 6, which remains the leading authority on responsible lending practices, notwithstanding the passage of four years since judgment.

Seized documents and computer hard drives suggested that the accused were attempting to further defraud the charity.

Corporate crime is a type of white-collar crime in Australia which annually costs Australia in the billions.

Outlines what constitutes the act of blackmail, relevant offences as well as possible defences that could apply.

This first article focuses on the history of fraud, and outlines the conduct of those engaged in the criminal offence.

This issue includes the results and key findings from the recent nationwide Moore Stephens 'Automotive Fraud Survey'.