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Understand the reforms to Australia's Anti-Money Laundering regime.
In November 2024, reforms to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (the Act) were passed by the Australian Parliament. The reforms, which come into effect in 2026, aim to simplify the regulatory framework, enhance compliance, and protect businesses from criminal exploitation. They have been made to ensure Australia can effectively deter, detect, and disrupt money laundering and terrorism financing and bring Australia in line with standards recommended by global body, the Financial Action Task Force. The Act has introduced several key changes for both existing entities (Tranche 1), as well as new (Tranche 2) entities. Tranche 2 entities include real estate professionals - such as real estate agents, buyers agents and property developers; professional service providers - such as lawyers, accountants, conveyancers and trust company service providers; and dealers in precious stones, metals and products.
Key changes include:
Understand your obligations and the key areas of change under AML/CTF laws in order to strengthen your AML/CTF compliance strategy.
Understand what AML/CTF laws mean for new Tranche 2 entities - your guide to navigating AML/CTF regulations for the first time.
KordaMentha is proud to have played an active role in contributing to AML/CTF reforms through multiple consultation submissions and as the only representative from the advisory and consulting sector invited to provide evidence at the Senate committee hearing in 2024. We have worked extensively with our clients to understand and share both their concerns as well as our expertise to contribute to a framework that enhances Australia’s ability to deter, detect and disrupt illicit financing, and protect Australian businesses from criminal exploitation. We are Australia’s preeminent financial crime risk and advisory team with expertise built from working in, regulating, and consulting to all sectors. We are experienced in the impact of major reforms, through both the Tranche 1 reforms in Australia as well as the Tranche 2 reforms in New Zealand. Our roadmap to being ‘reform ready’ offers a streamlined approach that enables you to meet both legislative requirements and regulatory expectations, setting you on a path for future compliance.
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