AML/CTF Changes
- Assess whether your business and advisers are impacted by Tranche 2 changes.
- Decide whether affected services will continue.
- Complete licensee and client risk assessments before March.
- Update policies, processes, and ensure staff are trained .
Investment Governance
- Review Investment Committee procedures to confirm appropriate rigor of product due diligence, that conflicts are managed, and decisions are properly documented.
- Ensure records reflect the diligence of IC members.
Reportable Situations
- Align policies with June 2025 relief and train staff.
- Review breach assessment and documentation procedures.
- If you have no incidents or reportable situations, check whether your team needs training to identify these!
Cyber Security
- Review cyber governance against a recognised framework, such as the Australian Cyber Security Centre Essential Eight.
- Include cyber risk management as a standing agenda item in Responsible Manager meetings.
- Maintain evidence and testing: Table records in Responsible Manager meetings and Board/Partner meetings.
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