AUSTRAC orders audit of Airwallex for suspected AML/CTF compliance failures

external audit notice22 Jan 2026

Respondent

Airwallex Designated Business Group

Facts

AUSTRAC has ordered the appointment of an external auditor to assess whether payment platform, Airwallex Designated Business Group (Airwallex DBG), is meeting its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) obligations, following concerns about potential non-compliance.

Outcome

AUSTRAC direction to appoint an external auditor — Airwallex Designated Business Group (2026-01-22). See the AUSTRAC source for the full terms.

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Read the source

https://www.austrac.gov.au/news-and-media/media-release/austrac-orders-audit-airwallex-suspected-amlctf-compliance-failures

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