by admin | Aug 10, 2018 | News & Analysis
Anthony Dante Castagna, the ex-Macquarie Bank director and his cousin were jailed for several years for tax evasion. He used sophisticated tax avoidance schemes that used different banks, companies and fraudulent loans....
by admin | Aug 10, 2018 | News & Analysis
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has revealed that five banks have agreed to strengthen their fraud protection systems in the wake of a review by the regulator that found that “banks could do more to manage the risks to customers associated...
by admin | Aug 10, 2018 | News & Analysis
A witness in the trial of Paul Manafort has recounted how the former Trump campaign chairman lied to obtain millions of dollars in bank loans. Article also tells how Rick Gates (Trump’s campaign manager) testified on how he helped to conceal millions of dollars in...
by admin | Aug 9, 2018 | News & Analysis
A former Australian National University (ANU) student who committed health insurance fraud using the details of other foreign students pleaded guilty to money laundering and organised fraud, as well as handling the proceeds of crime....
by admin | Aug 9, 2018 | News & Analysis
ASIC has conducted a review across five Australian banks into the policies, procedures and controls they have in place to prevent fraud and unauthorised transactions for consumers who have deposit accounts that can be operated by their adviser. The review was in...
by admin | Aug 8, 2018 | News & Analysis
Cyber Security Minister Angus Taylor’s newly stated doctrine “the Forward Defence of Cyber must deliver an economy wide view of security” is scrutinised. Article discusses flaws with business and government working together to protect Australia’s vital national...