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SEO

AML Check: full SEO/AEO overhaul

  • Added crawlable H1 intro section above the interactive tool, explaining Tranche 2 scope, 1 July 2026 commencement, and 29 July 2026 AUSTRAC enrolment deadline.
  • Added FAQ accordion section below the tool with FAQPage JSON-LD schema — 5 questions covering sector capture, AUSTRAC enrolment, designated services, starter kits, and whether software is required.
  • Injected WebApplication JSON-LD schema marking the tool as free and accessible for free.
  • Set per-page Open Graph and Twitter card tags and canonical URL.
  • Bumped /aml-check/ in sitemap to priority 0.9 and changefreq: weekly.
Infrastructure

AI answer engine discoverability

  • Added /llms.txt at site root — plain-text summary of what Veriqua is, both free tools, all six Tranche 2 readiness dimensions, sector list, all AUSTRAC starter kit URLs, and platform feature list. Designed for ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Claude and similar AI answer engines.
  • Updated robots.txt to explicitly allow GPTBot, ChatGPT-User, Google-Extended, PerplexityBot, ClaudeBot, anthropic-ai, and Bytespider.
Feature

Readiness CTA added to Education and Resources pages

  • New ReadinessCTA component added at top and bottom of /education and /resources pages.
  • Prompts visitors who have read articles or watched webinars to check their readiness, with utm_campaign=education_cta and utm_campaign=resources_cta tracking.
Feature

AML Check email results rebuilt

  • Rebuilt the results mailer into a 7-section structure: sector identification, 6 readiness dimensions scored, prioritised action list, 29 July 2026 AUSTRAC enrolment deadline reminder, AUSTRAC starter kit link (sector-specific), Tranche 2 obligation timeline, and Veriqua CTA.
  • Fixed name capitalisation bug (was sending lowercase from form input).
  • Fixed 'which obligations apply' Phase A teaser copy.
  • Removed Veriqua CTA from results when no priorities needed (already compliant path).
  • Suppressed AUSTRAC materials block for the 'Other' sector (no applicable starter kit).
Content

VASP / digital currency exchange article series (5 articles)

  • 29 July 2026 AUSTRAC enrolment deadline — what DCEs and VASPs need to do now.
  • AML/CTF program changes for DCEs and VASPs from 1 July 2026.
  • VASP compliance checklist for July 2026.
  • Ongoing VASP obligations and audit readiness.
  • VASP dual-regime: AUSTRAC AML/CTF and ASIC licensing.
Content

Bookmaker / online betting article series (4 articles)

  • Bookmaker AML/CTF risk assessment for Australian betting agencies.
  • Bookmaker customer due diligence and transaction monitoring.
  • Bookmaker AML/CTF governance for betting agencies.
  • Post-bet365 AUSTRAC enforcement: what every other bookmaker should take from the action.
Content

DPMS article series — dealers in precious metals and stones (3 articles)

  • AML/CTF obligations for jewellers in Australia 2026.
  • AML/CTF program guide for bullion dealers.
  • Cash-intensive DPMS businesses and AUSTRAC's monitoring approach.
Content

TCSP article series — trust and company service providers (3 articles)

  • When TCSPs become AUSTRAC reporting entities.
  • Beneficial ownership verification requirements for TCSPs.
  • Shell company typology and enhanced CDD obligations for TCSPs.
Content

Legal / law firm article series (4 articles)

  • When law firms become AUSTRAC reporting entities.
  • CDD obligations for Australian solicitors.
  • Suspicious matter reporting for law firms.
  • The two-part AML/CTF program structure for legal practices.
Content

AFSL article series (3 articles)

  • What Tranche 2 changes mean for existing AFSL holders.
  • Dual AML/CTF and financial services compliance for AFSL entities.
  • Independent evaluation obligations for AFSL AML/CTF programs.
Content

Conveyancers article series (3 articles)

  • Complete conveyancer AML/CTF compliance checklist for 2026.
  • Customer due diligence and beneficial ownership for conveyancers.
  • Conveyancer red flags and suspicious matter reporting.
Content

Accountants article series (5 articles)

  • Scope: which accounting services are designated under Tranche 2.
  • Business-wide risk assessment for accounting firms.
  • Suspicious matter reporting obligations for accountants.
  • Customer due diligence for trusts, SMSFs, and companies.
  • How accounting firms become audit-ready under AUSTRAC.
Feature

AUSTRAC Readiness Self-Check launched

  • Free interactive AML/CTF readiness tool at /aml-check — 6 questions covering all Tranche 2 readiness dimensions.
  • Sector-specific results emailed with prioritised action list and direct link to AUSTRAC's official starter kit.
  • Supports: real estate agents, accounting firms, law firms, conveyancers, dealers in precious metals and stones, trust and company service providers, mortgage brokers, AFSL holders.
  • No login required. No cost.