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Fintech Airwallex to be audited by AUSTRAC

By Staff Writer

Jan 23 2026 12:15AM

Over suspected compliance miss.

Fintech Airwallex to be audited by AUSTRAC

Australia's financial crime watchdog has ordered an audit of payment platform Airwallex for suspected anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing compliance failures. The ‌Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis ⁠Centre (AUSTRAC) ‌said in a statement it ‍is ...

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