2.5 Appointing an AML/CTF Compliance Officer (continued) |
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The AML/CTF Rules do not specify the duties to be undertaken by an AML/CTF Compliance Officer, but the following examples may be appropriate to your business.
- Ensuring compliance with the AML/CTF Act and Rules subject to the oversight of the board and senior management, including:
- ML/TF risk awareness training for staff members
- the employee due diligence program
- liaison with senior management and/or board on AML/CTF issues
- organising independent reviews for Part A of the AML/CTF program
- consideration of AUSTRAC feedback
- any obligations relating to a permanent establishment in a foreign country.
- Acting as a contact officer for AUSTRAC matters.
- Contributing to the design, implementation and maintenance of internal AML/CTF compliance policies and procedures, including if applicable:
- procedures for granting approvals for new designated services or delivery channels
- ensuring AML/CTF compliance is measured, and if applicable rewarded in the performance review process
- processes for staff to confidentially report violations of the AML/CTF program
- updating corporate knowledge of ML/TF risks the business may reasonably face
- providing leadership and promoting a culture of compliance
- keep relevant records in accordance with Part 10 of the AML/CTF Act.
| The AUSTRAC Guidance Note - AML/CTF Compliance Officers |
The AUSTRAC Guidance Note AML/CTF Compliance Officers is available on the AUSTRAC website. It covers:
- legal requirements for AML/CTF Compliance Officers
- what to consider when designating an AML/CTF Compliance Officer
- duties of an AML/CTF Compliance Officer
- using an independent AML/CTF Compliance Officer
- penalties.
It is located on the AUSTRAC website here. |
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