AML Solutions

02/07/2026

New Zealand's AML/CFT regime is in the middle of a significant overhaul.

Two new AML/CFT Amendment Acts are now in effect, the IVCOP has been updated, and the DIA is now the single AML supervisor.

Join our webinar to understand what's changed, what it means for your obligations, and the practical steps to keep your programme on track.

9th July | 1:00pm-2:00pm
$65 + GST (and Eventbrite fees) pp

Register to secure your spot: https://hubs.la/Q04nl2yR0

01/07/2026

Today marks a major shift for AML/CFT compliance in New Zealand.

The Department of Internal Affairs is now the single supervisor for every reporting entity in the country, bringing what were previously three separate regulators under one roof.

Read the full breakdown on our blog: https://hubs.la/Q04nbVNr0

30/06/2026

We are pleased to announce that Serge Sablyak has joined the team at AML Solutions.

Serge is well known to reporting entities across New Zealand, formerly the Director of AML/CFT at the Department of Internal Affairs.

Serge joins AML Solutions with deep knowledge of the AML/CFT regime and a long record in regulatory and compliance leadership, and will advise reporting entities on meeting their obligations under the Act.

His appointment at AML Solutions comes at a significant time for the industry. The recent AML/CFT updates will require careful interpretation, and Serge's understanding of the framework and its practical application will help clients work through what the reforms mean for their businesses.

Serge brings more than 25 years of experience in policy, regulatory and compliance leadership, including roles in intelligence and security and across the Justice Sector. He was educated in the former Yugoslavia, the United Kingdom and at Victoria University of Wellington, and lives with his family in Wellington.

We are delighted to have Serge on board.

21/06/2026

The DIA has issued formal warnings to ten reporting entities, including six Auckland law firms, for repeatedly failing to complete their required independent AML/CFT audits.

Read the full article ➡️

Internal Affairs issued 10 formal warnings under 2009 anti-money laundering legislation.

13/04/2026

A convicted drug dealer and his wife have lost their $860,000 home after police seized assets tied to criminal activity, showing the serious consequences of illegal profits.

👉 Read more to find out how authorities built the case and why the court allowed the property to be taken:

Martin Piper and Lisa O’Sullivan bought the Northland property, now valued at $860,000, in 2015.

25/03/2026

Balancing legal professional privilege with suspicious activity reporting isn’t always straightforward, but getting it wrong carries real risk.

We’ve broken down the latest DIA guidance into practical steps for law firms.

Read more to understand what you can (and can’t) disclose: https://hubs.la/Q0489_xf0

09/03/2026

Advanced CDD training for reporting entities handling complex client structures and challenging onboarding scenarios. Build confidence in managing exemptions, intermediaries, and higher risk clients.

Register now to secure your place ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q046413Q0

17/02/2026

A High Court ruling has ordered the forfeiture of $33 million following a covert police investigation into large scale money laundering through a money transfer business. The case highlights the ongoing crackdown on organised financial crime ➡️

Police seized four luxury cars, along with more than $1.1m in cash and frozen bank funds.

08/02/2026

This practical AML/CFT training is designed for directors, board members, and senior leaders who need clarity on their obligations and how to support strong AML oversight.

Book your session today and confidently meet your training requirements: https://hubs.la/Q042dq9D0

02/02/2026

A former Auckland JP has been jailed for laundering $1.8m in an international investment scam, leaving victims financially and emotionally devastated while he pocketed commissions and ignored bank warnings.

👉 Read more to see how the scam unfolded and the red flags to watch for:

One victim relapsed into alcohol addiction, saying 'I may as well drink myself to death'.