A service that has been identified in the Act as posing a risk for money laundering, terrorism financing and proliferation financing, and which meets the geographical link requirement. 

Designated services include a range of business activities in:

  • financial services
  • bullion
  • dealing in precious metals, stones and products
  • gambling
  • remittance services (also known as a money transfer business)
  • virtual assets services
  • real estate brokering, sales and property development services
  • professional services, typically offered by lawyers, accountants, conveyancers and insolvency practitioners.