AML/CTF Programs
1.0 - Fundamentals of AML/CTF programs 2.0 - AML/CTF program: Part A (general) 3.0 - AML/CTF program: Part B (customer identification) 4.0 - Risk assessment for your AML/CTF program 5.0 - Implementing and monitoring your AML/CTF program
 

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.

  1. 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.
  2. Acting as a contact officer for AUSTRAC matters.
  3. 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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