Why governance is the make-or-break factor for digital banks in Australia

Australia’s digital banking market is mature, highly regulated and difficult to scale. In this environment, governance is not a later-stage consideration but a core condition of sustainable growth. As APRA, ASIC and AUSTRAC continue to raise expectations around accountability, risk and control, institutions need frameworks that are designed to support scale from the outset.  A digitally mature […]

AML Tranche 2 Reforms in Australia: what professional services firms need to do now

Australia’s AML Tranche 2 reforms bring lawyers, accountants, real estate and other professional services firms into scope for AML/CTF regulation. The priority now is to identify designated services, embed risk-based controls, and show clear governance. Readiness depends on whether your approach works in practice and stands up to regulatory scrutiny.  Australia’s AML Tranche 2 reforms are often framed as […]

AUSTRAC AML Tranche 2 Reforms: The countdown to 1 July 2026

Australia’s AML Tranche 2 Reforms go live on 1 July 2026, bringing many legal, accounting, real estate and trust service providers into the AML/CTF regime for the first time. Here is a practical countdown to what firms should prioritise now For Australia’s professional services sector, the countdown is no longer theoretical. It is operational.  On 1 […]

Watch on-demand: Sessions with our compliance experts

The best of our online sessions with experts ​ All our online sessions in one place – all you need to know about the latest changes in the regulatory landscape, top tips and best practice for financial services firms.   https://vimeo.com/1126121961 Redress roadmap- what the FCA’s new redress scheme means for you Explore what the FCA’s […]

Anti-money laundering (AML) under FCA: are accountancy firms ready for the new compliance era?

The anti-money laundering (AML) landscape is about to change dramatically for accountancy firms. With the FCA poised to take over AML and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) supervision from 23 professional body supervisors for the legal and accounting sectors, firms will face a new era of regulatory rigour under the single regulator.  Joe Norburn, CEO of TCC Group  (TCC, Momenta and Recordsure), shared his views on this “transformational” shift with […]

Momenta wins Financial Integrity Hub’s ‘Excellence in Innovation’ award for 2025

Momenta is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Financial Integrity Hub (FIH) Financial Crime Fighter 2025 ‘Excellence in Innovation’ Award, recognising its sector-leading contribution to strengthening Australia’s financial crime prevention capability. The annual FIH Awards celebrate organisations and individuals making exceptional contributions to the integrity of the financial system, hosted by KPMG. […]

Beyond Day Rates: The cost of interim resourcing missteps

As Australia’s financial services sector faces a rapidly evolving regulatory environment in 2026, interim resourcing is quickly emerging as a strategic necessity. No longer just a stopgap for vacancies – the right interim specialists enable firms to enhance compliance, strengthen resilience and drive sustainable growth.  Navigating a more demanding regulatory landscape Australian financial institutions are […]

Beyond Day Rates guide for the Australian market

In today’s fast-changing financial services landscape, the strategic use of specialist interim professionals is more than just a temporary fix, it’s a critical lever for securing competitive advantage and resilience. As explored in our Beyond Day Rates guide for the Australian market, firms are rethinking what true value means when engaging interim talent shifting focus […]