Jade ThirdEye has released two new episodes of The FinCrime Connection podcast, covering the latest regulatory and compliance shifts across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.

Australia & New Zealand

AUSTRAC has closed enforceable undertakings with NAB, PayPal, and Perth Mint, highlighting the heavy costs of remediation and the need for proactive compliance. At the same time, AUSTRAC is rolling out new educational resources for Tranche 2 entities, including webinars and sector-specific guidance. In New Zealand, the shift to a single supervisor under the Department of Internal Affairs is reshaping expectations, while the November 2025 SWIFT MX transition is fast approaching.

Listen to the ANZ episode here

United Kingdom

The UK’s 2025 National Risk Assessment estimates over £12 billion in criminal cash annually, with property and fintech at the centre of laundering risks. The FCA and NCA’s new System Priorities set out nine cross-sector areas of focus, including crypto resilience, international fraud, and sanctions evasion. Meanwhile, reforms to the Money Laundering Regulations aim to make compliance more targeted and practical.

Listen to the UK episode here

These updates underline a global trend: regulators are combining sharper enforcement with new frameworks and guidance, raising the bar for financial crime prevention.