2025 Agenda

• Highlighting practical wins that helped Tranche 1 entities build robust compliance frameworks without over-complicating their existing processes 
• Detailing unexpected obstacles Tranche 1 organisations missed so you can avoid falling victim to the same mistakes 
• Overcoming timing challenges, internal resistance & resourcing hurdles to meet AUSTRAC expectations 

• What are the biggest operational and cultural shifts required for newly captured Tranche 2 entities? 
• Where are you most likely to misinterpret or underestimate AML/CTF obligations? 
• How can you prioritise your AML/CTF obligations without overburdening resources? 
• How do you identify and address the biggest gaps in your current AML/CTF processes before enforcement ramps up? 

• Understanding how & why criminals target Tranche 2 professions 
• Identifying key sector vulnerabilities & closing the gaps 
• Spotting early warning signs & taking practical steps to disrupt, report & respond to threats 
• Shifting mindsets: how to play your role in protecting clients, communities and the public 

• Conducting a structured risk assessment to identify vulnerabilities across your services, clients and sectors 
• Tailoring risk assessment measures to your specific exposure, avoiding generic or ineffective compliance models 
• Building a documented, auditable risk assessment process that stands up to AUSTRAC and auditor scrutiny  

• Translating your risk assessment into proportionate policies, controls and monitoring processes 
• Embedding your program into day-to-day operations through effective governance, staff training, and reporting lines 
• Ensuring your program’s structure, rationale, and documentation are clear and consistent for regulatory review  

• Embedding your AML/CTF framework seamlessly across operations, customer interactions, and performance outcomes 
• Designing an operating model that protects customers and clients while maintaining compliance guardrails 
• Balancing business performance with regulatory requirements to avoid friction and support growth 
• Practical steps to adjust your AML/CTF program once implemented, ensuring it stays relevant and effective 

• What are the strengths and limitations of manual vs automated monitoring & how can you choose the right model for your business? 
• How can organisations create transaction monitoring systems, including workflows and escalation processes, that are intuitive, consistent, and defensible to regulators? 
• How can transaction monitoring tools provide insights beyond compliance, like customer behaviour, risk profiling, or market trends? 
• What does a scalable, sustainable transaction monitoring model look like for organisations of different sizes and resources? 

• Identifying high-risk customers and red flags specific to your sector and client base 
• Conducting deeper investigations and verifying sources of funds with appropriate escalation protocols 
• Documenting enhanced due diligence steps to create a defensible audit trail and reduce liability 

This full-day, hands-on workshop is designed for  organisations preparing for Tranche 2 AML/CTF obligations by July 2026.  You’ll gain practical tools, templates, and action plans to build or upgrade your compliance framework without disrupting your business. 
 
What You’ll Gain: 

• A clear checklist of priority actions to meet the July 2026 deadline 
• Practical guidance on adapting AUSTRAC’s templates and resources for your organisation’s risk profile and client base 
• your daily operations and client onboarding 
• Tools to develop proportionate risk assessments and customer due diligence procedures 
• How to manage privacy and professional confidentiality while still fulfilling reporting obligations 
• Approaches for transaction monitoring and suspicious matter reporting tailored to  your workflows 
• Tips for selecting technology that supports compliance without adding unnecessary complexity 
• Low-cost staff training and communication tactics to build buy-in across your organisation 
• Documentation strategies to stay audit-ready and demonstrate a defensible compliance framework 
• Advice to minimise risk, protect your clients, and avoid costly penalties or enforcement