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Plain-English regulatory analysis for AUSTRAC Tranche 2.

Sector deep-dives, provider comparisons and regulator watch — written by the team behind the AML Intelligence Network. Independent of every provider listed.

Regulatory explainer8 min read

What an AML/CTF program actually contains: Part A and Part B explained

The two-part structure mandated by the AML/CTF Rules, what each part has to cover, and what good looks like for an SME.

#AUSTRAC#Risk assessment#CDD
4 April 2026
Regulatory explainer8 min read

Beneficial ownership unwrapping: why corporate clients are the hardest part of CDD

Trusts, holding companies, foreign shareholders — how to identify the natural person who ultimately controls your customer.

#AUSTRAC#Tranche 2#Legal
2 May 2026
Regulatory explainer6 min read

Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs): what the screening flag actually means

Domestic vs foreign PEPs, the close-associate definition, and how to handle a positive match without offending your client.

#AUSTRAC#Risk assessment
19 May 2026
Regulatory explainer6 min read

Sanctions screening for Australian SMEs: the lists you must check

DFAT consolidated, UN, OFAC and EU lists — what you're legally required to screen against and what's belt-and-braces.

#AUSTRAC#Legal#Pricing
21 May 2026
Regulatory explainer5 min read

When does enhanced due diligence kick in?

The four statutory triggers for EDD, and the practical risk indicators most SME programs add on top.

#AUSTRAC#Risk assessment#CDD
23 May 2026
Regulatory explainer6 min read

The risk-based approach: what it means and how to evidence it

AUSTRAC's foundational principle in plain English, and the four artefacts every program needs to demonstrate it.

#AUSTRAC#Risk assessment#Program
27 May 2026
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