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Now is the time to reset: Industry upheaval shines light on new opportunity
A looming regulatory overhaul of the conveyancing industry marks an opportunity for firms to recalibrate operations and prices, a small business expert says
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Premium pressure: Feeling the pinch of insurance costs
Some NSW conveyancers are struggling to stay afloat under the weight of increasing professional indemnity insurance costs, according to industry participants
Unpacking the obligations and anxiety about AML/CTF laws
The Australian Conveyancer launches an exclusive podcast series on Thursday, November 6. The first topic promises clarity on the money laundering law reforms that have caused anxiety across the sector.
AML/CTF and the shape of what’s to come for practitioners
Conveyancers, lawyers and real estate agents have been given their first look at AML/CTF reform requirements and a guidelines document just released.
Financial crime expert flags cash transactions as ‘biggest risk’ under new AML-CTF laws
A leading financial crime risk and compliance expert says conveyancers need to keep a close eye on non-mortgage property transactions under new AML/CTF compliance laws.
‘Better targeted’: Labor tinkers on big super accounts
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced significant changes to taxes on large super balances, above $3 million, in a bid to raise political support for the reform.
The ‘accidental conveyancer’ makes her way to the top
Jennie Tonner humbly describes her journey to the top of the profession as an accident. But 38 years of grinding, hard work has earned her the respect of her peers statewide. She now the face of the industry in NSW.
State minister to speak at SA conveyancers conference
State Small and Family Business Minister Andrea Michaels will give a speech recognising the pivotal role of conveyancers at the event covering cyber, and AML threats.
Keep calm, but get cracking
With 10 months to go, it’s time for conveyancers (if they haven’t already) to conduct serious number-crunching on AML/CTF Tranche 2. Namely, the cost to their business of complying with the new rules; either doing it themselves, or having someone else carry the load.
‘Let’s lock the criminals out together’
In the countdown to next year’s anti-money laundering and counter terrorism funding law reforms, conveyancers have feared an additional burden on their businesses. But the man leading the changes says the focus is on the criminals, not the small businesses genuinely trying to do the right thing.
Reforms won’t break you — AUSTRAC chief tells Tranche 2 businesses
In an exclusive interview, AUSTRAC chief executive Brendan Thomas tells conveyancers why the new AML regime is so important and why its built to support, not sink, small operators.
Tranche 2 AML: red letter day may mean red ink for sector
The laws to combat money laundering through real estate are coming and professionals in the property sector need to get themselves ready to manage the change. It’s a necessary evil but it could also be costly.
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