For both existing and new clients:
Commencing 1 July 2018, all lawyers are required to comply with the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (AML/CFT). Compliance to the AML/CFT legislation involves the completion of due diligence before providing services. Due diligence requirements includes us asking for your photo identification and proof of address. With few exceptions, from 1 July 2018 we will be unable to commence work until we have completed the due diligence process.
AML is an initiative by the majority of responsible countries in the world. There are practical methods to make it harder to profit from and fund an illegal activity. There are also restrictions on the flow or money to terrorist organisations.
The new law helps safeguard New Zealand to live up to its reputation as one of the least corruptive countries in the world and a good place to conduct business.
Refer to our "Important Information That Affects You as Our Client" under the Newsletters tab.
Commencing 1 July 2018, all lawyers are required to comply with the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (AML/CFT). Compliance to the AML/CFT legislation involves the completion of due diligence before providing services. Due diligence requirements includes us asking for your photo identification and proof of address. With few exceptions, from 1 July 2018 we will be unable to commence work until we have completed the due diligence process.
AML is an initiative by the majority of responsible countries in the world. There are practical methods to make it harder to profit from and fund an illegal activity. There are also restrictions on the flow or money to terrorist organisations.
The new law helps safeguard New Zealand to live up to its reputation as one of the least corruptive countries in the world and a good place to conduct business.
Refer to our "Important Information That Affects You as Our Client" under the Newsletters tab.