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Increasingly complex global trade and geopolitical tension mean that knowing your direct suppliers is no longer enough. Organisations increasingly need visibility across the full supply chain. Modern supply chains can be difficult to trace beyond the first few tiers.

Legacy is often associated with the athletes, infrastructure and moments that capture public attention. Yet the foundations of a lasting legacy are built well before the event begins and continue long after it ends.

On 28 August 2026, AUSTRAC began issuing section 167 notices to businesses that appear to be providing designated services but have not enrolled under Australia's AML/CTF regime.

For years, sanctions compliance has largely operated on a simple assumption: when a major jurisdiction imposes sanctions, companies identify their exposure and take steps to comply. Historically, that process was relatively straightforward. However, latest expansion of US pressure on Iran, combined with China’s increasingly assertive use of its blocking and counter-sanctions laws, has introduced new complexity and risk.

Through experience, one observation continues to emerge: most Councils have invested significant effort in asset management frameworks, strategies and plans, but many still struggle to translate these into confident operational and investment decisions.

On 16 June 2026, APRA released the draft CPS 510 prudential standard for comment and posed some consultation questions regarding proportionality, streamlining of fit and proper and alignment with Financial Accountability Regime (FAR), areas where additional guidance is required and estimated compliance costs.

Fuel tax credits update covering ATO scrutiny, compliance risks and rate changes.

Understanding changes to AML/CTF obligations and the Privacy Act: what reporting entities need to know.

From 1 July, the updated AML/CTF regime takes effect for Tranche 2 organisations including the real estate industry. There is already commentary, interpretation and subsequently confusion in the aged care market.

Artificial intelligence is accelerating and amplifying traditional business risks, from cyber threats to fraud and decision-making integrity. This article outlines five emerging risk patterns and highlights why organisations must rethink risk management approaches to remain effective in an AI-driven environment.

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA), in collaboration with JANA, has released its final Investment Manager Operational Due Diligence (ODD) Guidance Note, providing a practical framework to strengthen how superannuation funds assess and oversee operational risk

In this episode of Beyond the Numbers with Grant Thornton, we speak with Payroll Compliance experts Katherine Shamai and David Mintz to discuss the shifting payroll compliance landscape in Australia, understand how businesses should mitigate risk and the importance of proactive, continuous improvement in payroll processes.