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Bank of Queensland vows to fix risk management failings after ‘lengthy period of non-compliance’
Bank of Queensland has been called out by two regulators over its compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws and its risk management practices.
Crown to pay $450M to settle AUSTRAC case
Crown Resorts has reached agreement with AUSTRAC to pay a $450 million penalty for the casino operator's serious breaches of the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws.
Tradie platform Hipages admits using ‘subscription traps’
Online home improvement platform Hipages has admitted that it likely engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct by failing to disclose contract terms that allowed it to automatically renew subscriptions and charge early termination fees.
FWO urged to redo maths in underpayments case against Rebel Sport owner
A judge has urged the Fair Work Ombudsman to act quickly after it told the court it accidentally undervalued claimed underpayments in a case against the owner of Rebel Sport, the regulator’s first case against a holding company for alleged wrongdoing by its subsidiaries.
ACCC tells ‘fake local’ florists to get out of town
The ACCC has brought proceedings against a national flower retailer for allegedly adapting its websites and google ads to deceive online customers into believing they were a local florist. 
SkyCity Adelaide must appoint expert to review AML/CTF programs
The South Australia gambling commissioner has directed SkyCity Adelaide to appoint an independent expert to review its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing programs after AUSTRAC alleged it allowed $4 billion in suspicious transactions at its casino.
ASIC hits pause on Humm’s buy now, pay later products
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has hit fintech Humm Group with an interim stop order barring it from issuing buy now, pay later products to new customers.
Sydney fraudster Melissa Caddick dead, coroner finds
The New South Wales deputy state coroner has concluded that accused conwoman Melissa Caddick is dead, but questions remain about the circumstances of her death.
Ex-Continental Coal director sentenced for directors’ duty breach
A former director of defunct mining and exploration company Continental Coal has been sentenced to eight months’ imprisonment for failing to act in good faith in performing his directors' duties in relation to $1 million in bridging finance.