Paddy Oliver

Background

About Paddy Oliver

Managing director of AML Experts and the Principal of the AML Experts law practice. I have been advising Australian clients on AML since 2006. I have a deep understanding of the current AML obligations and the new 2026 AML reforms. AML Experts delivers high-quality legal and consulting advice to our clients, at a fixed price. I understand your desire to have an AML expert assisting you who can provide both consulting advice on the implementation of your AML Program etc, and legal advice on your AML Act obligations. And when it comes to Independent Review, I understand the nuances.Legal services include:Advice on AML obligations - including the new AML Act, 2024.Responding to AUSTRAC investigations & enquiriesRemediationConsulting services include:Assisting you in understanding your organisation’s ML/TF/PF/SC risks and vulnerabilities;Assisting with the design and undertaking ML/TF Risk AssessmentsDesign and implementation of AML/CTF ProgramsDesign of AML Program governance frameworksAML training delivery Transaction Monitoring Program rules and settingsPost-merger AML/CTF Program integrationRemediation projectsIndependent Review / Evaluation and audit services include:AML Program Independent Reviews / Evaluations;Customer Due Diligence procedure auditsTargeted AML Program auditsKnow your customer testingExternal Auditor appointments under Section 162 of the AML ActI work across many sectors of including: ADIs, credit unions, financial services, credit & lending, corporate bookmakers, online stockbrokers, international and national MSBs/remitters, lawyers, and accountants.I have been an Authorised External Auditor on several occasions, most recently Cash Converters Enforceable Undertaking, and an expert witness in AML-related litigation.I will provide you with excellent customer service backed up by a customer service guarantee. In every engagement, you will get options and fixed pricing (I do not charge by time, thank goodness).As a former Director and Board member of Travellers Aid I seek to give back to the wider community. Volunteering with Travellers Aid allows me to learn from my fellow directors. It also fulfils my interest in corporate governance. I am also on the Travellers Aid Audit, Risk & Compliance committee. My philosophy: listen carefully; talk sparingly; don’t rush to a solution; meet deadlines; enjoy working with people; laugh frequently; race cyclocross