AML/CTF Policy

Important information about our anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing obligations.

About This Policy

Cash Australia maintains an Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Policy to support compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth), the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Rules 2025, and applicable guidance issued by AUSTRAC.

This policy outlines our AML/CTF risk management framework, customer due diligence requirements, compliance responsibilities, record-keeping obligations and reporting procedures. It also explains key areas such as know your customer checks, ongoing customer due diligence, politically exposed persons, sanctions screening and suspicious matter reporting obligations.

What This Policy Covers

Our AML/CTF Policy includes information about:

  • AML/CTF risk assessment and risk management
  • Customer identification and verification procedures
  • Ongoing customer due diligence
  • Politically exposed persons and sanctions list checks
  • Compliance officer and senior manager responsibilities
  • AUSTRAC reporting and record-keeping obligations

Current Version

AML/CTF Policy – Version 2, updated March 2026. This version replaces the previous version and includes the additional AUSTRAC guidance referred to in clause 16.

Download the Full Document

You can download the full AML/CTF Policy below:

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