Tranche 2
Australia’s Tranche 2 AML reforms extend AML/CTF duties to lawyers, accountants, real estate agents and other gatekeepers.
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Asia-Pacific
AUSTRAC Clarifies Professional Services Scope Under Australia’s Expanded AML/CTF Regime
AUSTRAC has updated its guidance for professional designated services, adding further detail on when professional-service activities fall within Australia’s expanded anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing…
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Asia-Pacific
AUSTRAC Clarifies Leasehold and Notarial Services Under Tranche 2 AML/CTF Rules
AUSTRAC updated its guidance on 31 August 2026 to clarify how long-term leasehold interests, standalone licences to occupy and notarial services are treated under Australia’s…
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Asia-Pacific
AUSTRAC Begins Issuing Section 167 Notices to Non-Enrolled Tranche 2 Businesses
AUSTRAC has begun issuing formal information notices to businesses that appear to be providing regulated services without having enrolled under Australia’s expanded anti-money laundering and…
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Asia-Pacific
BGL and OnboardMe Partner to Support AML/CTF Compliance Workflows
BGL Corporate Solutions and OnboardMe have partnered to strengthen AML/CTF compliance workflows for accounting and professional services firms as Australia’s expanded Tranche 2 regime reshapes…
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