Tranche 2 for law firms will bring AML/CTF obligations into client intake, matter assessment and legal service workflows from 1 July 2026. This guide explains which legal services may be captured, where risk can appear in legal matters, and how firms can prepare practical onboarding, screening and record keeping processes.
Tranche 2 does not automatically capture every business in a sector. This guide explains how designated services work, which Australian businesses may be affected, and what firms should review before deciding whether they need to prepare for new AML/CTF obligations.
KYB Guide · June 2026 · Global Focus Beneficial ownership checks help regulated businesses identify who ultimately owns, controls or benefits from a company before risk enters the relationship. Beneficial ownership checks are a core part of Know Your Business…
Compliance Guide · June 2026 · Global Focus Digital ID verification is now a core part of modern AML onboarding. For regulated businesses, the challenge is not only verifying that a customer exists. It is proving that the identity check…
KYB Guide · June 2026 · Global Focus KYB compliance helps regulated businesses understand who they are dealing with, who controls a company and whether a business relationship creates financial crime risk. KYB compliance is becoming more important as businesses…
Fraud Prevention Guide · June 2026 · Global Focus Liveness detection helps regulated businesses check whether a real person is present during digital onboarding. As identity fraud becomes more sophisticated, it is becoming a practical control for reducing remote onboarding…
AML Guide · June 2026 · Global Focus Adverse media screening helps regulated businesses identify negative news and public information that may change a customer’s risk profile before and after onboarding. Adverse media screening is a practical part of modern…
AML Guide · June 2026 · Global Focus Jurisdiction risk helps regulated businesses understand how geography, sanctions exposure and country level AML weaknesses can affect customer due diligence decisions. Jurisdiction risk is a key part of AML compliance. A customer…
Your AML transaction monitoring platform, sanctions screening tool, and fraud detection system are all ICT systems under DORA. Here's what EU-regulated institutions must have in place — and where compliance gaps are most commonly found.
APP fraud losses are rising globally and the mule accounts that launder the proceeds sit inside your institution's own customer base. Effective response means acting at both ends of the transaction chain — here's how.
AI is delivering real gains in financial crime detection — but governance, explainability, and model risk management are non-negotiable. Here's what risk and compliance leaders need to know before deploying.
Practical Guide · March 2026 A practical guide for compliance officers and legal & risk teams on understanding and meeting AML obligations in the UAE under the latest legislative framework. The United Arab Emirates has undergone the most significant transformation…