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Tranche 2 AML/CTF laws could help ease house prices, InfoTrack says

Emma Partis | 1 minute read

A property and legal tech firm has said that incoming AML/CTF laws could help curb housing price growth by stemming the flow of illicit money in the property sector.

Gender pay gap set to take 25 years to close

The gender pay gap in Australia is costing the economy an estimated $1.26 billion a week in lost earnings, according to a new KPMG report.

Audit executives are prioritising AI in 2026, with mixed results

Audit executives are ramping up their focus on AI and technology adoption in 2026, but results vary, new findings show.

Hotter-than-expected December CPI tips odds towards Feb rate hike

Stubbornly high December quarter inflation has shifted the dial towards a rate hike at the RBA’s February monetary policy meeting next week, economists have warned.

Services Australia blundered $5bn in pension payments in 3 years, audit finds

Services Australia made $5 billion in incorrect pension payments over the three years to June 2024, a scathing national audit report has revealed.

Modern accounting career paths deemed ‘less linear’

Accountancy and finance professionals are set to feel the immense change in the working world and the rise of “less linear” career paths.

ASIC unveils key issues outlook for 2026

This year, the corporate watchdog is aiming to reinforce strength, reliability and productivity in Australia’s financial system.

Tax strategies for returning expats

Many Australian expats are now making the move back home, or at least, starting to plan for it. While there are plenty of personal and financial considerations, tax planning should be near the top of the list. ...

‘They’ll find you eventually’: Service platforms should check SERR status

RSM has urged online service platforms to check whether they were caught by the ATO’s Sharing Economy Reporting Regime, warning that awareness was low and penalties were steep.

BDO breaks down OECD global minimum tax safe harbours

BDO has provided more insights on the OECD’s updated side-by-side global minimum tax framework and its meaning for in-scope multinationals.

Corrs adds tax partner, Janet Cho

Corrs Chambers Westgarth has welcomed a new Sydney-based tax partner to its ranks.

Airwallex faces AUSTRAC AML/CTF scrutiny

An external audit has been ordered on financial payment platform Airwallex as AUSTRAC continues its AML compliance crackdown.