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I am the managing director of AML Experts and the Principal of the AML Experts law practice. I founded AML Experts in 2016 to meet the AML needs of Australian (and New Zealand) reporting entity clients whom I had been servicing since 2006. I deliver high-quality legal and consulting advice to our clients, at a fixed price. I understand your desire to have an AML expert assisting you who can provide both consulting advice on the implementation of your AML Program etc., and legal advice on your AML Act obligations. And when it comes to Independent Review, I understand the nuances. Consulting services include: Assisting you in understanding your organisation’s ML/TF/SC risks and vulnerabilities; Assisting with the design and undertaking ML/TF Risk Assessments Design and implementation of AML/CTF Programs Design of AML Program governance frameworks AML training delivery Transaction Monitoring Program rules and settings Post-merger AML/CTF Program integration Remediation projects Independent Review and audit services include: AML Program Independent Reviews under Rule 8.6 or Rule 9.6; Part B - Customer Identification Procedures audits Targeted AML Program audits Know your customer testing External Auditor appointments under Section 162 of the AML Act Legal services include: Advice on AML obligations Responding to AUSTRAC investigations & enquiries Remediation I work across many sectors of including: ADIs, credit unions, financial services, credit & lending, corporate bookmakers, online stockbrokers, international and national MSBs/remitters, lawyers, and accountants. I have been an Authorised External Auditor on several occasions and an expert witness in AML-related litigation. I will give you excellent customer service backed up by a customer service guarantee. In every engagement you will get options and fixed pricing (I do not charge by time thank goodness). As a Director and Board member of Travellers Aid I seek to give back to the wider community. Volunteering with Travellers Aid allows me to learn from my fellow directors. It also fulfils my interest in corporate governance. I am also on the Travellers Aid Audit, Risk & Compliance committee. My philosophy: listen carefully; talk sparingly; don’t rush to a solution; meet deadlines; enjoy working with people; laugh frequently; race cyclocross