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AML/CTF Compliance

From 1 July 2026, Australian law firms providing designated services must comply with AML/CTF Tranche 2. Certum Draft includes built-in compliance blocks for Purchase, Sale, and Estates matters.

The Compliance tab appears as the second workflow stage (after Intake) in applicable matter types. It contains six blocks:

  • Verification method (in person, certified copy, electronic, video call)
  • Primary and secondary ID documents with number and expiry
  • Verified by (staff member)
  • PEP check with conditional detail fields
  • DFAT sanctions screening result and date
  • Risk factors: client type, transaction, jurisdiction
  • Overall rating: Low / Medium / High
  • Enhanced Due Diligence auto-triggers for High risk
  • Funding source (mortgage, savings, sale, gift, etc.)
  • Transaction value and cash component
  • Evidence sighted

Only visible when Enhanced Due Diligence is required. Includes senior management approval.

  • Overall status tracking
  • Red flag documentation
  • Suspicious Matter Report tracking

Generate a PDF Customer Due Diligence report:

  1. Click the shield icon in the matter header
  2. Select Generate CDD Report
  3. The report is saved to the matter’s Client ID folder

The shield icon in the header toolbar provides quick access to the Compliance tab and CDD report generation.