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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 update 1 May 20269 min read

What AUSTRAC Tranche 2 actually means for small businesses

A plain-English walkthrough of who is captured, what “designated services” means in practice, and the minimum viable AML program for an Australian SME.

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Sector deep-dive7 min read

Precious metals and stones dealers: the smallest sector with the biggest per-firm risk

Bullion, jewellery wholesalers and high-value retailers face Tranche 2 obligations that are simple in concept and unforgiving in execution.

#Tranche 2#Pricing#CDD
13 May 2026
Sector deep-dive7 min read

Conveyancers: where the practical workload sits under Tranche 2

Settlement-day CDD, source-of-funds enquiries and the third-party payment red flag — what the average conveyancing practice actually has to change.

#Tranche 2#Legal#Real estate
15 May 2026
Operations6 min read

The AML independent review: when, by whom, and what they actually look at

Section 8.6 requires it. Here's how to scope, scope-creep-proof and price an independent review for an SME.

#Pricing#CDD#SMR
17 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
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