AML/CTF Compliance Retainer
A fixed monthly retainer that gives AUSTRAC reporting entities an outsourced compliance team – program updates, reporting support, compliance advice and training, without the cost of an in-house compliance officer.
What is an AML/CTF Compliance Retainer?
Reporting entities under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 must keep an effective AML/CTF program running every day: customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, reporting to AUSTRAC, staff training, record-keeping and regular independent evaluations.
Our AML/CTF Compliance Retainer is a retainer-based service where our AML/CTF compliance consultants act as your outsourced compliance function. Instead of engaging us project by project, you pay a fixed monthly fee and we help you operate your program, answer questions as they come up and keep your program aligned with AUSTRAC’s rules and guidance.
It suits established reporting entities and businesses newly regulated under the AML/CTF laws. Need a program built or evaluated instead? See AML/CTF Program and AML/CTF Independent Evaluation.
What is Included in your Retainer?
Ongoing support across the obligations AUSTRAC expects every reporting entity to meet.
Compliance Monitoring & Oversight
Scheduled reviews of your obligations, registers and processes, with clear actions when something needs attention.
On-Call Compliance Advice
Ask questions as they arise — customer due diligence, client scenarios and reporting obligations — and get timely practical answers.
Policy Updates
Your risk assessment and AML/CTF program kept current as your products, channels and the rules change.
Annual Compliance Report
Reminders and preparation support for your annual compliance report and other AUSTRAC deadlines.
Lodgements & Compliance Calendar
A tailored calendar with reminders for lodgements, audits, reviews and other recurring deadlines.
Training & Committee Attendance
Risk-based training for staff, compliance officer and senior management, and attendance at your compliance committee meetings.
AML/CTF Compliance Retainers
Fixed monthly fees. Choose the level of support that matches your size and money laundering risk.
Advisory
For lower-risk entities and professional services firms.-
AML/CTF Program Maintenance & Updates
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Compliance Calendar & Lodgement Notifications
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Compliance Advice (4 Enquiries/month)
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Quarterly Compliance Monitoring & Reporting
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Quarterly Newsletter
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Alerts on Regulatory Updates
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Assigned Compliance Consultant
Integrated
For lenders, financial services and payment businesses.-
Everything in Advisory
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Compliance Advice (8 Enquiries/month)
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Monthly Compliance Monitoring & Reporting
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Monthly Compliance Committee
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2 Training Sessions Annually
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Annual Compliance Report Lodgement Support
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Annual AML/CTF Risk Assessment Review
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Annual Financial Services Guide Review
Embedded
For remitters, digital currency exchanges and higher-risk entities.-
Everything in Integrated
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Compliance Advice (Unlimited, Fair Use)
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4 Training Sessions Annually
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SMR/TTR Lodgement Management
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Liaising with Regulators on your Behalf
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AML/CTF Independent Evaluation Coordination
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Service Provider Due Diligence Management
Need something different? We can tailor a retainer to your specific needs.
*The prices listed above for each retainer tier are utilised in most cases, but are not definite and may differ depending on a reporting entity’s particular situation. Each retainer client enters into a Services Agreement with Adria Compliance.
*Each retainer tier requires a minimum term of 1 year.
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Testimonials
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