Compliance Insights
Expert guides, updates, and practical advice for Australian businesses navigating Tranche 2.
How AMLify Handles Cash Reports for Precious Metals Dealers
AMLify automates cash transaction reports (CTRs) for precious metals and stones dealers — from detection to AUSTRAC lodgement.
AML/CTF Programme for Accounting Firms: 2026 Guide
With 41 days until the 1 July 2026 deadline, accounting firms must have a written, approved AML/CTF Programme. Here is what Part A and Part B must contain.
AML/CTF Programme for Australian Law Firms: 2026 Guide
With 42 days to the 1 July 2026 deadline, Australian law firms must have a Part A and Part B AML/CTF Programme in place. Here is what it must contain.
Suspicious Matter Reporting for Australian Lawyers
How Australian law firms must identify, report, and document suspicious matters under Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms from 1 July 2026.
ML/TF Risk Assessment for TCSPs: A 2026 Guide
TCSPs have 43 days until Tranche 2. Here is what AUSTRAC expects from your ML/TF risk assessment and how to build a defensible methodology before 1 July 2026.
Xero vs QuickBooks vs MYOB for AML/CTF Compliance: A 2026 Reality Check
Many Australian accountants assume Xero, QuickBooks Online, or MYOB will handle their Tranche 2 AML/CTF obligations from 1 July 2026. A side-by-side look at what each platform actually covers — and the gaps every firm still has to fill.
Does Xero Handle AML/CTF Compliance? What the App Store Add-Ons Actually Cover
Xero is the operational backbone of most Australian accounting practices — but does it cover AML/CTF obligations from 1 July 2026? A clear-eyed look at what the App Store integrations do, and the seven obligations they don't touch.
Does QuickBooks Online Handle AML/CTF Compliance for Australian Accountants?
QuickBooks Online is competitive accounting software, but it isn't an AML/CTF compliance product. A practical breakdown of what QuickBooks covers, what integrations exist, and where Australian firms still need a dedicated solution before 1 July 2026.
Does MYOB Handle AML/CTF Compliance? What MYOB Practice Covers Under Tranche 2
MYOB AccountRight, MYOB Business, and MYOB Practice are deeply embedded in many Australian firms. With Tranche 2 effective 1 July 2026, does MYOB cover the AML/CTF obligations? A practical look at what the platform does, what it doesn't, and how to close the gap.
Beyond Xero, QuickBooks, and MYOB: The Seven AML/CTF Obligations Your Accounting Software Doesn't Cover
Identity verification is one slice of one obligation. A complete walkthrough of the seven AML/CTF obligations every Australian accounting firm faces from 1 July 2026 — and why no accounting platform, by itself, meets them.
Beneficial Ownership in Real Estate: A 2026 Agent's Guide
Real estate agents must verify beneficial owners of companies and trusts under Tranche 2. Here's the step-by-step process before 1 July 2026.
Which Accounting Services Trigger Tranche 2?
Not all accounting work triggers Tranche 2 AML obligations. Find out exactly which services are caught under the AML/CTF Act 2006 before 1 July 2026.
Customer Due Diligence for Accounting Firms: A 2026 Guide
How does customer due diligence work for accounting firms under Tranche 2? A practical guide to CDD steps, EDD triggers, and timing rules before 1 July 2026.
AMLify's New TCSP Module: Built for 1 July 2026
AMLify has launched a dedicated compliance module for trust and company service providers, with beneficial ownership mapping, CDD workflows, and SMR tools.
Third-Party Payments in Real Estate: AML Obligations
Third-party payments are a leading money laundering red flag in property. Here's what Australian real estate agents must do under Tranche 2.
Suspicious Matter Reporting for Accountants: 2026 Guide
How Australian accountants must identify, report, and document suspicious matters under the Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms from 1 July 2026.
Which Legal Services Trigger Tranche 2 AML Obligations?
Not all legal work is caught by Tranche 2. Discover which services trigger AML/CTF obligations for Australian law firms and what you must do next.
Record-Keeping for Precious Metals Dealers: 2026 Guide
Precious metals and stones dealers face strict AML/CTF record-keeping obligations from 1 July 2026. Here's what to keep, for how long, and in what format.
Enhanced Due Diligence for TCSPs: A 2026 Guide
Trust and company service providers must apply ECDD for high-risk clients. Learn the triggers, process, and record-keeping rules before 1 July 2026.
KYC for Precious Metals & Stones Dealers in 2026
From 1 July 2026, precious metals and stones dealers must verify customer identity for designated transactions. Here's what KYC looks like in practice.
AML Programme Guide for Precious Metals Dealers
Precious metals and stones dealers face strict AML/CTF obligations from 1 July 2026. Here's what your compliance programme must include.
Suspicious Matter Reporting for TCSPs: The 2026 Guide
TCSPs become reporting entities on 1 July 2026. Learn what triggers an SMR, how the tipping-off rule works, and how to build a compliant process.
Nominee Services and AML Risk: A TCSP Guide
TCSPs providing nominee or corporate formation services face unique AML/CTF exposure. Understand the red flags and your obligations before 1 July 2026.
AML Red Flags in Real Estate: What Agents Must Know
Discover the money laundering red flags Australian real estate agents must recognise and report under the Tranche 2 reforms taking effect 1 July 2026.
AML/CTF Risk Assessment for Accounting Firms
With 65 days to the Tranche 2 deadline, accounting firms need a written AML/CTF risk assessment. Here's how to build one step by step.
AMLify for Law Firms: Built for the Tranche 2 Deadline
AMLify now includes features built specifically for Australian law firms facing the 1 July 2026 Tranche 2 deadline.
New AMLify Features for Precious Metals Dealers
AMLify has released compliance tools purpose-built for dealers in precious stones and metals, ahead of the 1 July 2026 Tranche 2 deadline.
Trust & Company Service Providers: Your Tranche 2 Playbook
Trust and company service providers face Tranche 2's toughest AML/CTF obligations. Here's what applies to your firm and how to comply before 1 July 2026.
AML/CTF for Real Estate Agents: The 2026 Guide
Real estate agents face new AML/CTF obligations from 1 July 2026. Learn what Tranche 2 means for your agency and how to comply before the deadline.
Beneficial Ownership: A Practical Guide for Accountants
Tranche 2 requires accountants to identify and verify beneficial owners of client entities. Here's what that means for your firm in practice.
Tranche 2 for Accountants: Your 70-Day Action Plan
Australian accountants have 70 days until Tranche 2 obligations begin on 1 July 2026. Here is a practical roadmap to get your firm compliant in time.
What Is Tranche 2? A Plain-English Guide for Australian Businesses
Tranche 2 extends AML/CTF obligations to lawyers, accountants, real estate agents, and more. Here is what it means for your business and what you need to do before 1 July 2026.
AML/CTF Compliance Checklist for Lawyers in 2026
A practical checklist for Australian legal practitioners preparing for Tranche 2 AML/CTF obligations. What you need to have in place before 1 July 2026.
How AI Is Transforming Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
Traditional AML compliance is expensive, slow, and error-prone. AI is changing everything — from program generation to suspicious activity detection.
Understanding Customer Due Diligence Under Tranche 2
CDD is the cornerstone of AML/CTF compliance. Learn what Tranche 2 requires for customer identification, verification, and ongoing monitoring.
The Real Cost of Non-Compliance: AUSTRAC Penalties Explained
AUSTRAC has the power to impose severe penalties for AML/CTF non-compliance. Understanding the risks helps justify your investment in compliance.
Meet Ami: How Our AI Copilot Makes Compliance Painless
Ami is the AI assistant at the heart of AMLify. Learn how it generates programs, answers questions, and automates the compliance tasks that used to take days.
AML/CTF compliance for Australian DNFBPs — 25 questions, answered
The canonical answers to the questions a sole practitioner, a small-firm partner, an accountant, and a real-estate principal actually ask in their first month with AMLify. Cited to the Act, written for humans.