Government of Australia

Lynx Global Launches DA5 Australia and Activates the DA5 - FinFan Vietnam Payment Rails

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Government of Australia, Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre, Counter-terrorism in Australia, Bank, Remittance, Economy

DA5 Australia is an Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre ("AUSTRAC") registered holder of a Remittance license and Digital Currency Exchange Services Provider license in Australia.

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  • DA5 Australia is an Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre ("AUSTRAC") registered holder of a Remittance license and Digital Currency Exchange Services Provider license in Australia.
  • "As Lynx Global and its operating companies continue to expand its network of global distribution rail integrations, we continue to push ourselves to the forefront of recognized innovative money-transfer solution providers.
  • This strategic integration between DA5 and FinFan further enhances our customer experience and broadens the global coverage points of the DA5 proprietary money rails," said Michael Penner, CEO Lynx Global.
  • The Digital banking revolution is taking Vietnam by storm, and FinFan is considered one of the key players in this.

The Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service

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Friday, May 14, 2021
Government of Australia, Walter Natynczyk, Cabinet of Australia, Finance minister, Military personnel, Government of Canada, Canadian people

b'OTTAWA, ON, May 14, 2021 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:\nPaul Ledwell, who served as Clerk of Executive Council and Secretary to Cabinet and as Deputy Minister, Policy and Priorities, Government of Prince Edward Island until May 7, 2021,becomes Deputy Minister of Veterans Affairs, effective May 25, 2021.\nNick Leswick, currently Assistant Deputy Minister, Economic and Fiscal Policy Branch, Department of Finance Canada,becomes Associate Deputy Minister of Finance, effective June 1, 2021.\nThe Prime Minister took the opportunity to congratulate General (retired) Walter Natynczyk CMM MSC CD, Deputy Minister of Veterans Affairs, on his upcoming retirement from the Public Service and thanked him for his dedication and service to Canadians.\n'

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  • b'OTTAWA, ON, May 14, 2021 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:\nPaul Ledwell, who served as Clerk of Executive Council and Secretary to Cabinet and as Deputy Minister, Policy and Priorities, Government of Prince Edward Island until May 7, 2021,becomes Deputy Minister of Veterans Affairs, effective May 25, 2021.\nNick Leswick, currently Assistant Deputy Minister, Economic and Fiscal Policy Branch, Department of Finance Canada,becomes Associate Deputy Minister of Finance, effective June 1, 2021.\nThe Prime Minister took the opportunity to congratulate General (retired) Walter Natynczyk CMM MSC CD, Deputy Minister of Veterans Affairs, on his upcoming retirement from the Public Service and thanked him for his dedication and service to Canadians.\n'

Prophecy International and Snare Solutions Included in 2021 Australian Defence Sales Catalogue

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Government of Australia, Military of Australia, Australian Defence Force, Military, Australian Defence Organisation, Computer security software, Snare, Defence SA, Defence Forces

b'ADELAIDE, Australia, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prophecy International (ASX:PRO), has today announced the acceptance of the company\'s flagship cybersecurity solution Snare into the 2021 Australian Defence Sales Catalogue.

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  • b'ADELAIDE, Australia, May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prophecy International (ASX:PRO), has today announced the acceptance of the company\'s flagship cybersecurity solution Snare into the 2021 Australian Defence Sales Catalogue.
  • Produced by Australian Military Sales (AMS), the Australian Defence Sales Catalogue showcases selected products and services from Australian defence industry and Australian Defence Force (ADF) surplus equipment available for sale under government-to-government arrangements.\nThe role of AMS is to support Australian sovereign capability and military sales programs through the planning and execution of international government-to-government transfer of:\nSelection for the catalogue by AMS means that Snare\'s log management solutions - originally designed for Australian defence and military purposes by defence personnel - passed strict requirements by the Australian Defence Organisation and will join 214 Australian defence industry companies with world-leading products and services available for sale under government-to-government arrangements.\nSnare\'s centralized log management, threat detection, and analytics solution is used across the defence and military market in Australia, USA, UK, and in the Middle East.\n"Prophecy is proud that the sovereign cyber capability of Snare has been recognized by the Australian Defence Export Office and we are proud to be exporting Australian innovation to the world", CEO Brad Thomas said.\nThe fifth edition of the Catalogue was released by the Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Melissa Price on 7 May 2021.\nProphecy International Holdings Limited is a listed Australian company (ASX:PRO) that has been operating globally since the 1980s.
  • More recently the focus at Prophecy has been on growing the eMite and Snare lines of business.
  • The Snare product suite is a highly scalable platform of security products designed to find, filter and forward event log data.

CannaOne to Acquire Majority of Australian Digital Currency Exchange and Remittance License Holder

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Monday, March 8, 2021
Decentralization, Government of Australia, Cryptocurrency exchange, Cryptocurrency, Digital currency, Exonumia, Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre, Foreign exchange market, Money, Draft:Digifinex, Legality of bitcoin by country or territory

Completes Previously announced acquisition of Vasu International

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  • Arkin is an Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) registered owner of a Digital Currency Exchange and Remittance License in Australia.
  • Its acquisition would provide CannaOne with the capability to operate as a turnkey licensed digital currency business active in the exchange and trade of cash for digital (crypto) currency, and/or digital (crypto) currency for cash (FIAT) (whether in Australian dollars or in other foreign currency options).
  • It is expected that CannaOne will be able to utilize Arkin's Digital Currency Exchange and Remittance License in Australia to provide a functional platform for CannaOne to launch its cryptocurrency platform immediately, in particular, given the ever-present growth and evolution of the global crypto currency marketplace - (that, for which each of Arkin and CannaOne, presently have cryptocurrency transaction demand available).
  • Finders' fees may be payable in connection with the transaction in accordance with the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange.

Fast Growing Kasada Announces Continued Momentum for Online Traffic Integrity Solution that Detects and Defends Against Bot Attacks

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Software, Networks, Internet, Data management, Technology, Online Retail, Retail, Security, Government of Australia, Abbott Government, Malcolm Turnbull, Republic Advisory Committee, Turnbull Government, Advisory board, Australia

Malcolm Turnbulls investment company, Turnbull & Partners, also joined in the latest Series B round of funding.

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  • Malcolm Turnbulls investment company, Turnbull & Partners, also joined in the latest Series B round of funding.
  • The company also announced it expanded its advisory board to include the following:
    In August, Kasada was recognized by CB Insights as a 2020 Cyber Defender .
  • Kasada provides the only online traffic integrity solution that accurately detects and defends against bot attacks across web, mobile, and API channels.
  • With the ability to onboard in minutes, Kasada ensures immediate and long-lasting protection while empowering enterprises with optimal online activity.

Cryptocurrency Exchange CoinZoom Selects Acuant's Mobile Solution to Meet Know Your Customer (KYC) Regulations

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Government of Australia, Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre, Counter-terrorism in Australia, Regulatory compliance, Cryptocurrency exchange, Bureau de change

The company combines decades of global exchange and trading experience with financial technology security expertise to deliver a reliable, safe, compliant and innovative digital currency exchange.

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  • The company combines decades of global exchange and trading experience with financial technology security expertise to deliver a reliable, safe, compliant and innovative digital currency exchange.
  • "CoinZoom makes digital assets available across the globe through a secure and compliant exchange," stated Chuck Christofilis, general counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at CoinZoom.
  • CoinZoom is integrating Acuant Compliance , formerly IdentityMind, for onboarding, sanctions screening and authorization to ensure that transaction parties are meeting KYC regulations.
  • CoinZoom Australia PTY LTD is registered as a Digital Currency Exchange with AUSTRAC and CoinZoom Europe Limited, is registered in Ireland.

The Sharp Financial Group Names M&A Industry Veteran Kevin Rudd as Executive Managing Director to Head Advisory Group

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Government of Australia, Finance, Money, Kevin Rudd, Rudd Government, Investment banking, Wealth management

HORSHAM, Pa., Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sharp Financial Group (Sharp), an integrated financial management firm with services that include business advisory, accounting and tax, mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, wealth management and family office, today announced the appointment of Kevin Rudd as Executive Managing Director for the Advisory Group.

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  • HORSHAM, Pa., Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sharp Financial Group (Sharp), an integrated financial management firm with services that include business advisory, accounting and tax, mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, wealth management and family office, today announced the appointment of Kevin Rudd as Executive Managing Director for the Advisory Group.
  • "I'm very excited to join The Sharp Financial Group," Rudd said.
  • Rudd co- founded Curtis Financial Group and has successfully provided investment banking and corporate finance services for 20 years.
  • Rudd will now oversee Sharp's transaction advisory group and will work directly with clients throughout the M&A process.

Integrated Review of security, defence, development and foreign affairs: a reading list

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Friday, August 21, 2020
Government of Australia, Government, Military of Australia, Australian Defence Force, Australian intelligence agencies, Foreign relations of Australia, Special forces of Australia, Military of the United Kingdom, Ministry of Defence, Australian Intelligence Community, Defence Strategic Policy and Intelligence Group

On 26 February 2020, the Prime Minister set out the governments approach to the Integrated Review of security, defence, development and foreign affairs.

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  • On 26 February 2020, the Prime Minister set out the governments approach to the Integrated Review of security, defence, development and foreign affairs.
  • The Johnson government announced plans in the2019 Queens Speechto conduct an Integrated Security, Defence and Foreign Policy Review that will cover all aspects of international policy from defence to diplomacy and development.
  • The Prime Minister later described it as the biggest review of our foreign, defence, security and development policy since the end of the Cold War.
  • The Committee will explore the future of UK defence in a second report: The Integrated Security Defence and Foreign Policy Review.

A brief guide to previous British defence reviews

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Military of the United Kingdom, Defense policy, Government of Australia, Strategic Defence and Security Review, Defence Review, Australian intelligence agencies, Australian Defence Force, Military of Australia, Foreign relations of Australia

About defence reviews

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  • About defence reviews

    A defence review enables a government to present a forward-looking assessment of Britains strategic interests and requisite military requirements.

  • It examines the defence and security landscape, identifies current and emerging threats and then decides how best to organise and equip the Armed Forces.
  • Evolution of British defence reviews

    The current practice of undertaking a strategic defence and security review every five years dates back to 2010.

  • The first major, wholesale strategic defence review post World War Two is widely considered to be the Sandys Review in 1957.

WESTPAC ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Announces That a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Westpac Banking Corporation and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Friday, January 31, 2020
Legal, Professional services, Government of Australia, Financial regulation, Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre, Counter-terrorism in Australia, Money laundering, Crime, Terrorism financing, Lawsuit, AMLCFT

Investors have until March 30, 2020 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.

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  • Investors have until March 30, 2020 to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.
  • Click here to participate in the action.
  • On November 20, 2019, the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) charged Westpac with over 23 million violations of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act (the AML-CTF Act).
  • The firm represents individual and institutional investors in commercial, securities, derivative, and other complex litigation in state and federal courts across the country.