Regulatory Impact Statement: Second phase of reforms to the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism regime [pdf, 1.6 MB]
...Ministry’s recommended options on each of the substantive issues. Issue MOJ recommendation Lawyers and conveyancers Require full compliance with AML/CFT obligations where high-risk services are provided. Require CDD when a business relationship is formed. Amend the existing provisions around legal professional privilege to align with the Evidence Act 2006 and the Search and Surveillance Act 2012. Accountants Require full compliance with AML/CFT obligations where high-risk servi...