Starting in 2019, CFA exam to include blockchain and cryptocurrency part – 17 July 2018

by admin | Jul 17, 2018 | News & Analysis

With cryptocurrencies here to stay, education needs to start meeting student and employer demand. Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies will be include in the level I and II Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exams from 2019 onwards as part of a broader new...

Bank ‘asleep at the wheel’ as fraudster makes off with millions – 16 July 2018

by admin | Jul 16, 2018 | News & Analysis

A group of elderly Aussies, were swindled out of their life savings by convicted conman Bradley Sherwin, who is now serving a minimum four-year jail sentence for fraud. By the time the facts were determined and a legal case formed, only two years of fraudulent...

Police busted the dark web’s $1.5 billion cryptocurrency World Cup gambling ring – 15 July 2018

by admin | Jul 15, 2018 | News & Analysis

Chinese officials shut down an online gambling ring that had accumulated $US1.5 billion in bets made on World Cup matches using cryptocurrencies like ethereum, bitcoin, and litecoin.  The gambling ring was a pyramid scheme where recruiters could profit off of other...

Australian Taxation Office warn residents of tax return related scams – 15 July 2018

by admin | Jul 15, 2018 | News & Analysis

Tax return time is known to spawn an influx of scammers. This has prompted the Australian Taxation Office warn of the dangers of putting your personal information in the wrong hands.  Article talks about how to protect your employer, clients and family from identity...

From freebies for mates to $150,000 fraud, employee theft costs Australian business billions – 11 July 2018

by admin | Jul 11, 2018 | News & Analysis

According to the Australian Federal Police, staff and former staff are responsible for 70 per cent of business fraud, while the Australian Retailers Association estimates 55 per cent of stock shrinkage is due to employee theft. Different surveillance laws are...