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KordaMentha and LAB Group forge strategic partnership to deliver turnkey AML/CTF managed services
October 5, 2023
KordaMentha, the independent Australian-owned and led advisory and investment firm, has entered into a strategic partnership with LAB Group, a leader in digital customer lifecycle management and regulatory technology. Through this collaboration, KordaMentha’s Implementation Services team and LAB Group will deliver a joint service that combines LAB Group’s market leading RegTech platform with KordaMentha’s operational AML/CTF support expertise.
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Announcement
LAB Group and The SILC Group launch Australia's first automated bank reconciliations for managed fund investors
October 16, 2025
The SILC Group and LAB Group have launched Australia's first automated banking reconciliation solution for investor applications - streamlining a process that has remained manual, time consuming and vulnerable to errors.
New Partnership
LAB Group and Whiteoak Partner to Digitise Investor Onboarding
May 29, 2025
LAB Group is pleased to announce its latest partnership with Whiteoak, marking the successful implementation of LAB's digital onboarding and customer lifecycle management (CLM) technology to support investor onboarding for the Whiteoak Growth Fund II.
Thought Leadership
Keeping up with DVS compliance - upcoming changes
May 27, 2025
Is your business up to speed with incoming DVS changes? The Document Verification Service (DVS) Business User Agreement is evolving to reflect stronger security and privacy measures mandated by the Identity Verification Services Act 2023.
Thought Leadership
Enhancing data protection with Digital ID
May 1, 2025
Digital ID, specifically the Digital ID Act 2024, commenced on December 1, 2024. However, digital identity initiatives and related technologies have been in use in Australia for longer. For example, the Document Verification Service was introduced as early as 2009.
Thought Leadership
LAB Group at AML Edge 2025: Reflections on Tranche 2, Technology and Industry Readiness
April 11, 2025
LAB Group recently participated as Tech Partner sponsor at the inaugural AML Edge 2025 conference. It was a pleasure to speak on a panel alongside Gary Hughes, Bobbie Wan and Andrew Conway.
New Partnership
LAB Group expands local and cross border property fund investor onboarding and verification for Capital Property Funds
April 2, 2025
LAB Group is pleased to announce its partnership with Capital Property Funds (CPF), a distinguished property fund manager based in Sydney, Australia.
New Partnership
Data Zoo and LAB Group Partner to Enhance Global Identity Verification Solutions
April 2, 2025
Data Zoo, a leader in global identity verification solutions, has partnered with LAB Group to improve electronic identity verification (EIDV) workflows.
Thought Leadership
Why some organisations are tranche 2 entities and others aren't
March 24, 2025
With the AML/CTF regime coming into effect for tranche 2 entities in mid-July next year, it's worth exploring why these businesses pose a risk serious enough to warrant regulation.
Thought Leadership
Scams Prevention Framework raises the bar for digital trust
March 2, 2025
Passed by Parliament earlier in February, the newly minted Scams Prevention Framework (SPF) represents a crucial evolution in our collective fight against scams. It goes some way to updating Australia's legislation in line with modern
Thought Leadership
AML/CTF Reforms Key takeaway's in January 2025
February 3, 2025
As the dust continues to settle on last year's AML/CTF Amendment Bill, its impact is becoming clearer. A less prescriptive approach to customer due diligence typifies the bill's shift from a compliance focus to one of risk and outcomes.
Thought Leadership
LAB Group Brings Automated Digital Onboarding to Ironbark Asset Management
December 22, 2023
December 2023Sydney, Australia - LAB Group, a leading international RegTech and Australia's best-connected onboarding provider, is pleased to welcome Ironbark Asset Management (Fund Services)...
Thought Leadership
Compliance Radar December 2023
December 13, 2023
Australia's banks have united this month to declare war on scammers
Thought Leadership
LAB Group Enters SMSF Administration Vertical, Bringing Automated Digital Onboarding to SuperGuardian
November 28, 2023
November 2023Sydney, Australia - LAB Group, a leading international RegTech and Australia's best-connected onboarding provider, is pleased to welcome SuperGuardian Pty Ltd to the LAB Network.One of...
Thought Leadership
LAB Group Secures New Debt Facility to Fund Growth Strategy
October 23, 2023
Oct 2023Sydney, Australia -LAB Group, a leading international RegTech and Australia's best-connected onboarding provider, is pleased to announce its successful completion of a private investment...
Thought Leadership
Compliance Radar October 2023
October 9, 2023
Here is our latest update as we continue to track and identify relevant updates and bring you our Compliance Radar for October 2023
Thought Leadership
Navigating the Threat of Share Sale Fraud: How Robust Digital Solutions are Your Best Defence
October 3, 2023
In today’s interconnected financial world, the threat of sophisticated fraud schemes is constantly evolving. One area of increasing concern for Australian financial services (AFS) licensees is share sale fraud. As highlighted by ASIC’s recent guidance in updated Information Sheet 237 Protecting against share sale fraud (INFO 237), this insidious form of fraud, where criminals impersonate legitimate investors to sell shares that don’t belong to them, is on the rise and poses significant risks to both clients and businesses.
Thought Leadership
Compliance Radar September 2023
September 12, 2023
Following on from our April review of Tranche 2 Here is our latest update as we continue to track and identify relevant updates and bring you our Compliance Radar for September 2023
Thought Leadership
LAB Group Integrates with IDVerse to Enhance Digital ID Verification
August 30, 2023
Aug 2023Sydney, Australia LAB Group, a leading international RegTech and Australia's best-connected onboarding provider, is pleased to announce that it has delivered a new integration with identity...
Thought Leadership
LAB Group is pleased to welcome Paradice Investment Management to the LAB Network.
August 22, 2023
Aug 2023Sydney, Australia -Paradice Investment Management (Paradice) is a fund manager established in 1999 by David Paradice, with offices in Sydney, Denver and San Francisco., Paradice began...
Thought Leadership
LAB Group takes Digital Signing and Witnessing to the next level through Integration with DocuSign
July 3, 2023
July 2023Sydney, Australia - LAB Group, a leading international RegTech and Australia's best-connected onboarding provider, is pleased to announce that it has delivered a new integration with...
Thought Leadership
LAB Group Delivers International Expansion through Partnership with IG Japan
June 27, 2023
27th June 2023 Sydney, Australia - LAB Group, a leading international RegTech and Australia's best-connected onboarding provider, is pleased to announce that the company has expanded into a key...
Thought Leadership
LAB Group and Australian Payments Plus (AP+) partner with Endeavour Group to deliver digital ID verification
April 26, 2023
3rd April 2023 Australia's leading drinks and hospitality business Endeavour Group will partner with ConnectID, provided by Australian Payments Plus and LAB Group to bring a new digital...
Thought Leadership
LAB Group 2022 Year in Review
December 8, 2022
Hi >,2022 has been a year full of both expected and unexpected turbulence and volatility.Elon Musk is losing USD470 million per day after his USD47 billion purchase of Twitter
Thought Leadership
LAB Group Scales Through Critical Mass with 125+ Members of the LAB Network
November 27, 2022
28th November 2022 Sydney, Australia - Australia's most connected account opening platform provider, LAB Group ("LAB" or "the Company"), is pleased to announce that it has achieved a new growth...
Thought Leadership
LAB Group is pleased to welcome First Sentier Investors to the LAB Network.
October 18, 2022
First Sentier Investors (formerly Colonial First State Global Asset Management) is a global asset management group focused on providing high quality, long-term investment capabilities to clients
Thought Leadership
LAB Group is pleased to welcome J.P.Morgan Asset Management ("JPMAM") to the LAB Network.
October 13, 2022
Headquartered in New York, JPMAM is a leading diversified asset manager for individuals, advisers and institutions
Thought Leadership
LAB Group Partners with Kyckr to Bring Global Institutional and Corporate Verification to the LAB Platform
September 1, 2022
7th September 2022 Sydney, Australia - Australia's most connected account opening platform provider, LAB Group ("LAB" or "the Company"), is pleased to announce that it has signed a strategic...
Thought Leadership
Welcome onboard the LAB Network
July 7, 2022
LAB Group is pleased to welcome Auscap Asset Management to the LAB Network 7th July 2022 Auscap Asset Management is an equities manager based in Sydney
Thought Leadership
Welcome onboard the LAB Network
June 28, 2022
LAB Group is pleased to welcome Gippsreal Limited to the LAB Network 28th June 2022 Gippsreal is a boutique fund manager offering first mortgage investment opportunities to retail and wholesale...
Thought Leadership
LAB Group Integrates with Praemium to Deliver Secure Onboarding and Improve User Experience, with First Use at Marcus Today
June 1, 2022
1st June 2022 Sydney, Australia - Australia's most connected account opening platform provider, LAB Group ("LAB" or "the Company"), is pleased to announce that it has delivered a new integration via...
Thought Leadership
Welcome onboard the LAB Network
May 27, 2022
LAB Group is pleased to welcome Hunt Prosperity to the LAB Network 27th May 2022 Hunt Prosperity offers a comprehensive range of financial services to suit personal and business needs
Thought Leadership
Welcome onboard the LAB Network
May 23, 2022
LAB Group is pleased to welcome LSN Capital Partners to the LAB Network 24th May 2022 LSN Capital Partners is an independent investment manager with a focus on emerging companies
Thought Leadership
LAB Group integrates with Iress' Xplan to deliver secure and efficient onboarding
May 17, 2022
LAB Group integrates with Iress' Xplan 18th May 2022 Sydney, Australia - Australia's most connected account opening platform provider, LAB Group ("LAB" or "the Company"), is pleased to announce that...
Thought Leadership
Welcome onboard the LAB Network
May 17, 2022
LAB Group is pleased to welcome ListedReserve to the LAB Network 29th April 2022 ListedReserve is rethinking digital asset investing
Thought Leadership
Welcome onboard the LAB Network
May 17, 2022
LAB Group is pleased to welcome MaxCap Group to the LAB Network 17th May 2022 MaxCap Group is Australia and New Zealand's leading commercial real estate investment specialist, offering investment...
Thought Leadership
LAB Group Integrates with Complii to Simplify Financial Advice
April 28, 2022
LAB Group Integrates with Complii to Simplify Financial Advice29th April 2022 Sydney, Australia - Australia's most connected account opening platform provider, LAB Group ("LAB" or "the Company"), is...
Thought Leadership
Digital Asset Manager, B Digital Assets, Appoints LAB Group to Automate New Client Onboarding
February 11, 2022
Digital Asset Manager, B Digital Assets, Appoints LAB Group to Automate New Client Onboarding 11th February 2022 Sydney, Australia - Australia's most connected account opening platform provider, LAB...
Thought Leadership
LAB Group selected to join Mastercard Start Path startup engagement program
February 4, 2022
LAB Group selected to join Mastercard Start Path startup engagement program 7th February 2022 Sydney, Australia - Australia's most integrated end-to-end digital onboarding and compliance provider,...
Thought Leadership
LAB Group Product Roundup: 2022 Year in Review
December 16, 2021
2021 has been a busy and productive year for The LAB team as we have invested more resources than ever before into product enhancements and the accelerated delivery of our ambitious product...
Thought Leadership
Shaw and Partners Appoints LAB Group to Automate Digital Onboarding for its Clients and Financial Planners
October 7, 2021
MEDIA RELEASE 7th October 2021 Sydney, Australia - Australia's leading financial services KYC & onboarding platform provider, LAB Group, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with one of...
Announcement
AUSIEX Appoints LAB Group to Streamline Digital Onboarding Capabilities
June 1, 2021
AUSIEX appoints LAB Group to streamline Digital Onboarding capabilities for Financial Advisers 1st June 2021 Sydney, Australia - LAB Group has partnered with leading wholesale broker AUSIEX...
Thought Leadership
Compliance Radar June 2021
May 30, 2021
Key compliance trends in financial services continue to be highlighted as COVID pressed the fast-forward button on digital transformation for some organisations
Announcement
LAB Group Integrates with FinClear to Simplify Client Onboarding
May 26, 2021
LAB Group integrates with FinClear's HIN platform to simplify client onboarding for financial advisersHighlights:LAB Group has partnered with leading technology and financial market infrastructure...
Announcement
Use of Electronic Signatures in Australia for Binding Entities
May 14, 2021
Use of Electronic Signatures in Australia Australian Law has recognised the use of electronic signatures as a valid method of binding entities to agreements since 1999 (the Electronic Transactions...
Announcement
State Street Appoints LAB Group to Automate Investor Onboarding
April 7, 2021
State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) today announced the appointment of Australia's LAB Group to introduce electronic investor onboarding capabilities for its fund manager clients in Australia, using...
Announcement
LAB Group Partners with Costa Asset Management in Private Equity Deal
March 9, 2021
Australia's leading financial services KYC & Onboarding platform provider, LAB Group, has completed its first-ever capital raise to form a private equity partnership with Costa Asset Management (CAM)
Thought Leadership
Compliance Radar February 2021
February 1, 2021
After navigating through an unpredictable and challenging 2020, key compliance trends in financial services began to emerge as the overall approach by regulators continues to move towards...
Thought Leadership
LAB Group retains highly acclaimed BSI Certification
November 20, 2020
LAB Group is pleased to announce we have retained our ISO/IEC 27001:2013 security certification following an audit by the highly regarded British Standards Institution (BSI)
Thought Leadership
Compliance Radar October 2020
November 4, 2020
Digital identification continues to be highlighted to address changing environmentsCOVID-19 has undoubtedly accelerated the digital transformation for organisations and forced some initiatives to be...
Announcement
Net Promoter Score. How to Use it to Drive Business Growth
September 6, 2020
Net Promoter Score, or NPS, is a customer loyalty and satisfaction measurement derived from asking customers how likely they are to recommend your product or service
Thought Leadership
What it Means to "Know Your Customer"
August 9, 2020
What is "Knowing Your Customer"
Thought Leadership
Compliance Radar April 2020
April 1, 2020
Digital identification is encouraged to address COVID-19 challengesCOVID-19 has thrown a number of challenges to the financial sector
Announcement
Why VPN Detection Matters in Digital Customer Acquisition
March 10, 2020
The ACCC indicated in August 2020 that identity theft was up 55% over COVID with the consumer watchdog's Scamwatch website receiving 24,000 reports of stolen personal information in 2020, compared to...
Thought Leadership
Compliance Radar December 2019
December 1, 2019
ASIC flags rise in share sale fraudASIC has flagged a rise in share sale fraud primarily in connection with issuer-sponsored holdings
Announcement
LAB Group officially an AWS Select Technology Partner
October 24, 2019
LAB Group are extremely pleased to announce that we are officially a Select Tier Technology Partner with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN)
Thought Leadership
LAB Group's Technology, Regulatory and Compliance Radar Program
February 5, 2019
The findings of the Hayne Royal Commission report and other developments such as the Consumer Data Right (CDR) and Privacy reforms have put a bigger spotlight than ever on the importance of...
Thought Leadership
LAB Group Attains Information Security Management System Certification
February 15, 2018
Information security has always been central to LAB Group's mission to standardise customer engagement with financial services
Announcement
iFX EXPO 2015 - ICOs, Crypto Currencies and Crypto Exchanges
January 27, 2018
Although this was a Foreign Exchange conference, there were two central themes discussed - blockchain technology and, you guessed it, cryptocurrencies
Announcement
Digitisation, Customer Acquisition and Technology
September 11, 2017
In September, LAB Group presented key industry insights to prominent delegates from Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and members of the Association of Thai Securities Companies (ASCO)
Announcement
Australian Business Banking Summit 2017
August 17, 2017
LAB Group was the official FinTech sponsor at the Australian Business Banking Summit, an annual event that brings together the top leaders and innovators within the business banking sector
Announcement
LAB Group Facilitates Kidman Estate Book Build
January 18, 2016
LAB Group provides LABform, a KYC, AML and Compliance Software-as-a-Service platform that facilitates investor on-boarding, electronic signing and identity verification to over 40 Australian...
Announcement
Introducing Connected Onboarding
November 24, 2015
LAB Group announces connected on-boarding LABform's growing Financial Services and Fintech user base now allows movement of customer data between organisations to facilitate an exceptional user...
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