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Airwallex ‘engaged’ with NZ regulator over compliance issues

Scrutiny by the Department of Internal Affairs follows the Australian regulator ordering an external audit over concerns about money laundering.

Airwallex was founded in Melbourne in 2015.

Will Mace Wed, 29 Apr 2026
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The Department of Internal Affairs, which is tasked with enforcing anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) laws, says global payment provider Airwallex has “engaged” with it over “regulatory compliance issues”.

Airwallex, which was co-founded by NBR Rich Lister

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Will Mace Wed, 29 Apr 2026
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