Clock ticking for conveyancers to be ready for AML reform – AUSTRAC
Regulator does not expect perfection on day one and recognises businesses are up against sophisticated criminals – CEO Brendan Thomas.
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Regulator does not expect perfection on day one and recognises businesses are up against sophisticated criminals – CEO Brendan Thomas.
AUSTRAC’s proposed updates could cut duplication and costs by letting real estate agents rely on conveyancer due diligence.
Survey shows property professionals are still unsure about their responsibilities under looming law reforms.
The prospect of crippling costs to comply with incoming anti-money laundering laws raises questions around the way practitioners can work together.
AUSTRAC has unveiled new guidance around anti-money laundering reforms and given the sector a month to make submissions to the latest changes.
Penalties of $19,000 a day for those who do not sign-up to the new regime. And failure to carry out annual compliance reports also carry a $19,000 fine.
Timeline for the introduction of Tranche 2 reforms that will bring practitioners under AUSTRAC scrutiny.
AUSTRAC obligations on conveyancers and property lawyers represent a real change in ethics and client privilege, according to practitioners.
With Tranche 2 anti-money laundering rules around the corner, that’s one of the questions we asked award-winning conveyancer and trainer Garth Brown who gives his expert view on what the reforms will mean for the sector.
Reforms will have a huge impact on the industry in terms of impact on resourcing, on process and how those changes are rolled out to conveyancers.
The financial crimes regulator will not hesitate in pursuing businesses who breach tough new anti-money laundering rules.
An anti-money laundering regime that will cost the property industry $2 billion a year will hurt small businesses and Australians buying and selling property.