Tranche 2 of Australia’s AML/CTF reforms will bring thousands of law firms, conveyancers and trust service providers into AUSTRAC’s regulatory framework. This shift affects not just legal responsibility – but operational workflows, technology choices and the way firms onboard clients.
Realaml is pleased to announce that Dye & Durham APAC has selected Realaml as its AML/CTF technology partner, with Realaml’s verification, screening and risk- assessment tools being embedded directly into Unity™ Search.
This article outlines the impact of Tranche 2 and the benefits of unifying AML/CTF verification inside one of Australia’s most widely used legal search and due-diligence platforms.
1. Why Tranche 2 demands integrated, not manual, compliance
Tranche 2 introduces obligations around:
– Customer due-diligence (CDD)
– Ongoing monitoring
– Sanctions/PEP screening
– Formal AML/CTF Programs
– Governance and record-keeping
– Audit readiness
Today, many firms use multiple disconnected tools to complete these tasks – VOI/KYC solutions, AML check providers, email-based workflows, manual spreadsheets, and matter templates. This fragmentation creates:
– Higher time costs
– Duplicate data entry
– Missed risk indicators
– Poor audit trails
– Inconsistent team workflows
Compliance under Tranche 2 requires a streamlined, integrated approach.
2. Unity™ Search + Realaml: AML/CTF verification where practices already work
Unity™ Search is a one-stop platform for commercial, property, business, risk and due-diligence searches, offering access to thousands of search products across property, companies, business names, personal information, PPSR,
bankruptcy, credit checks and more.
It also supports:
– Bulk search ordering
– Practice management system integration
– End-to-end conveyancing workflows
– Centralised reporting and cost recovery
– Secure, unified audit trails
By selecting Realaml as its AML/CTF technology partner, Dye & Durham APAC is making compliance a seamless part of this established workflow.
With Realaml embedded in Unity™ Search, firms will soon be able to:
– Generate AML/CTF-ready reports instantly with risk flags
– Complete VOI, IDV validation and risk scoring directly inside Unity™ Search
– Screen individuals in real time against sanctions and PEP databases
– Leverage device and location intelligence (VPN/proxy detection)
– Access source-linked verification insights
– Record verification activity directly within the matter workflow
– Maintain a single audit trail across all due-diligence steps
Instead of adding another platform for staff to log into, AML checks become part of the same tool they use for title searches, company information, PPSR, bankruptcy, credit and business intelligence.
3. What this means for firms preparing for Tranche 2
Reduced administrative load
Integrated verification means less toggling, less re-entering data and fewer systems to learn.
Faster matter progression
AML checks happen at the same stage as ordering searches and gathering due-diligence data – reducing delays.
Improved quality and consistency
All verification steps are standardised inside one workflow.
End-to-end audit confidence
Every AML/CTF-related step records automatically alongside existing search activity.
Better client experience
Clients onboard faster, and staff spend less time managing fragmented processes.
– “80% of law firms report compliance overhead as a top operational challenge.”
– “Integrated workflows reduce matter-time by up to 30%.”
– “Firms using embedded AML tools detect 5× more risk indicators.”
4. How firms can prepare now
Step 1 – Review your current matter workflow
Identify where identity checks, VOI, IDV and AML screening currently occur and note areas of manual duplication.
Step 2 – Align internal processes to take advantage of the integration
When Realaml goes live inside Unity™ Search, matter templates, checklists and internal procedures should incorporate embedded verification.
Step 3 – Register for early access and updates
Firms that prepare early will be best positioned to meet Tranche 2 obligations with minimal disruption.
Conclusion
Tranche 2 doesn’t have to be a costly or disruptive transformation. With Realaml’s AML/CTF technology soon embedded into Unity™ Search, legal and conveyancing firms will have a modern, integrated compliance workflow inside a platform they already use every day.
This unified approach reduces overhead, strengthens assurance and helps firms build a future-ready compliance framework ahead of the July 2026 deadline.
About Realaml
Realaml is a digital AML/CTF verification and risk-assessment platform used by over 1,000 law firms across New Zealand and Canada. Now partnered with Dye & Durham APAC, Realaml brings modern compliance technology directly into Unity™ Search, helping Australian practices streamline due diligence and meet regulatory obligations with clarity and confidence.
