Practical AML/CTF Advisory

Compliance Built for Australian Firms

Specialist guidance for law, accounting and real estate practices. Clear frameworks and quiet confidence through expertise for AUSTRAC and Tranche 2.

90,000+
Newly regulated entities
1 July 2026
Compliance deadline
5 Sectors
Legal, Real Estate, Accounting, Trust Services, Precious Metals
Who's Affected

Is Your Business Affected by Tranche 2 Reforms?

The AML/CTF Amendment Act 2024 brings five key sectors under AUSTRAC regulation for the first time.

Legal Professionals
Law firms, conveyancers, and sole legal practitioners
Real Estate Agents
Residential and commercial property agencies
Accounting Firms
Accountants, auditors, and tax advisors
Trust & Company Services
Trust administrators, company formation providers
Precious Metals Dealers
Gold, silver, and precious metals traders
Solutions

Tailored AML/CTF Compliance Packages

Choose the right solution for your business size and risk profile.

Foundation
Small firms & sole practitioners
  • Template-based AML/CTF program with basic customisation
  • Standardised risk assessment template
  • 1–20 screenings per month
  • Pre-recorded online training modules
  • Email support (48-hour response)
Ideal For
  • Small suburban real estate agency
  • Local accounting firm
  • Sole practitioner conveyancer
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Professional
Medium-sized businesses
  • Tailored AML/CTF program with sector-specific policies
  • Customised risk assessment with interviews & data review
  • 21–200 screenings per month
  • Live virtual workshops
  • Priority hotline + quarterly check-ins
Ideal For
  • Mid-tier law firm
  • Luxury real estate agency
  • Regional accounting practice
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Enterprise
Large organisations & high-risk sectors
  • Fully bespoke program with integrated governance
  • Comprehensive risk modelling
  • 200+ screenings per month
  • In-person customised training
  • Dedicated manager + bi-monthly check-ins
Ideal For
  • National real estate group
  • Multinational precious metals dealer
  • Large accounting firm with international clients
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Process

Our Implementation Process

A proven methodology to get you compliant before the deadline.

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Discovery
1–3 weeks
Client assessment, risk profiling, and requirements gathering
02
Design + Build
3–8 weeks
Program development, policy drafting, and system configuration
03
Deploy
1–3 weeks
Staff training, system go-live, and process integration
04
Optimise
Ongoing
Continuous monitoring, regulatory updates, and program refinement
Q&A

Your Questions Answered

Expert guidance on the most common Tranche 2 compliance concerns.

Case Studies

Real-World Compliance Scenarios

Learn from scenarios based on actual money laundering typologies.

The Luxury Property Purchase
LegalHigh Risk
A law firm is engaged by a new, seemingly reputable offshore company to facilitate the purchase of a multi-million-dolla...
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Complex Corporate Structure
AccountingHigh Risk
An accounting firm is engaged by a complex multi-layered corporate structure to assist with a major restructure, involvi...
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Trusted Long-Term Client
Real EstateMedium-High Risk
A real estate agent's long-term client, previously purchasing modest properties, suddenly wants to acquire a $5M commerc...
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Our Team

Meet Our AML Advisory Specialists

Senior practitioners combining quantitative risk, structural advisory, and regulatory strategy expertise.

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Peter Wang
Partner — AML, Quantitative Risk & Financial Crime Advisory

Specialises in AML/CTF risk modelling, financial crime analytics, and quantitative compliance frameworks. With strong banking, hedge fund, and financial markets experience, he advises on transaction monitoring, risk scoring, behavioural analytics, model validation, and practical AML/CTF control design for regulated businesses.

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Mark Duan
Partner — AML, Trust & Structural Risk Advisory

Advises on AML/CTF risks arising from trust structures, fiduciary arrangements, real estate, SMSFs, and transaction-based engagements. Drawing on audit and assurance experience, he supports customer due diligence, beneficial ownership analysis, governance reviews, and internal control improvements across complex ownership and structural financial crime risks.

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Cory Lye
Associate Partner — AML, Strategy & Regulatory Advisory

Focuses on AML/CTF strategy, regulatory advisory, and practical compliance implementation. With over 20 years' experience in strategic finance and complex transactions, he advises on beneficial ownership, cross-border structures, enterprise risk assessments, AML program uplift, governance models, remediation, and AUSTRAC engagement — aligning compliance obligations with commercial outcomes.

Contact

Book Your Free Consultation

Speak with our AML/CTF specialists about your compliance needs.

Get in Touch

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Phone

02 9196 8960

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Email

hello@embergroveadvisory.com.au

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Office

Level 7 Suite 2 191 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000

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Office Hours

Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM AEST

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