The VerifiMe® Blog

Privacy considerations must be front of mind for every business captured by the tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms.

When accounting, legal and real estate practices start exploring how to meet their AML/CTF Tranche 2 identity verification obligations, most assume there's a significant administrative hurdle waiting for them — a government registration process, a formal participation agreement with the Attorney-General's Department, and all the paperwork, waiting periods, and compliance overhead that comes with it. With VerifiMe, there isn't. And that difference matters more than most practices realise.

VerifiMe is an approved Gateway Service Provider (GSP) to the Australian Government's Document Verification Service (DVS) — listed on the Attorney-General's Department's official approved GSP register as GreenGate FinTech Holdings (VerifiMe).

Wondering whether the starter kit is right for your practice and how to implement it effectively, this guide breaks down everything you need to know.

AUSTRAC's starter kits for accountants, lawyers, and conveyancers have arrived. For many small practices, they represent a welcome compliance pathway—pre-drafted policies, risk assessment templates, and customer due diligence procedures designed specifically for your profession.

In our first risk assessment blog, we explained what risk assessment is and why it's mandatory from 1 July, 2026. Now let's get practical: How does customer risk assessment actually work?

Understanding how digital identity is evolving helps explain why shareable verified credentials represent such a fundamental shift in compliance and client onboarding — particularly for Australian reporting entities preparing for expanded AML/CTF obligations.

What Is Risk Assessment and Why Your Practice Needs It by July 2026 A foundational guide for accountants and lawyers preparing for Tranche 2 AML/CTF compliance

Leading by Example: How Confidant Partners is Preparing for AML/CTF Tranche 2 When professional advisors help clients navigate regulatory change, their own compliance approach matters. Here's how Confidant Partners is implementing the same rigorous standards they recommend.