One doesn’t fail AML/CTF by choice. They stumble because the beginning was unclear, and they fail because knowing where to start often feels harder than knowing what to do.
For many new reporting entities stepping into Australia’s AML/CTF regime, this uncertainty is familiar. The will to comply is there, the direction isn’t, especially when it comes to setting up a compliant AUSTRAC AML/CTF program.
To resolve these issues, RapidAML hosted a live webinar titled “The First 90 Days: Enrolling with AUSTRAC & Standing Up Your AML/CTF Program”, explaining everything that the new reporting entities must follow in the first 90 days while enrolling with AUSTRAC in order to stay compliant.
This knowledgeable session was guided by industry experts Aub Chapman and Manish Ghiya, along with Neha Kumar.
The key insights the webinar covered were:
Beyond frameworks and timelines, the session reminded us that compliance is more about building trust in systems and in ourselves.
The First 90 Days: Enrolling with AUSTRAC & Standing Up Your AML/CTF Program
Date:
November 27, 2025
Time:
04:00 PM to 05:00 PM (AEDT)
Meet Our Speaker
A certified AML and Financial Crime Specialist with extensive experience addressing critical business challenges. Expert in strategic solution sales and financial crime compliance. Regularly contributes to industry discussions and events on AML and regulatory best practices.
A compliance and governance expert with extensive experience in financial crime risk management. Previously held senior positions at Colonial First State, CommInsure/AIA, and Bit Trade (now Kraken Australia). Former Board Member of the ACAMS Australasian Chapter and active contributor to AML industry initiatives.
An expert in banking and financial crime compliance, with senior leadership experience at Westpac. Provides international advisory services on AML/CTF and financial crime risk management. Founding Co-Chair of the ACAMS Australasian Chapter and recipient of the ACAMS AML Professional of the Year Award.