Stockdale & Leggo Moves Early on AML Reforms with AML Hub Partnership

Catherine Rogers | Chief Operating Officer – Stockdale & Leggo

With Tranche 2 of Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act (AML/CTF) reforms set to roll out in 2026, Stockdale & Leggo has announced a partnership with AML Hub, becoming one of the first major real estate networks to formalise a national AML readiness program for its offices.

The move comes as the industry faces heightened discussion and, in some quarters, rising anxiety about what Tranche 2 will mean for real estate agencies.

According to Stockdale & Leggo Chief Operating Officer Catherine Rogers, the key is preparation, not panic.

She said there is a lot of noise across the industry right now, with many people making AML sound scarier than it really is. Tranche 2 might be new to Australia, but AML Hub has been managing these same requirements successfully in New Zealand for more than a decade.

The group wanted a partner that had been there before and understood the pace and pressure of real estate.

The partnership delivers a complete framework for verification, detection, training and reporting.

This allows Stockdale & Leggo offices to maintain focus on clients and transactions, while the corporate team manages oversight by utilising the outsourcing option offered through AML Hub along with their unique technology platform. 

Rogers said the goal was to make compliance simple and practical for agents. She noted that the AML world is full of acronyms such as KYC, CDD, VOI and RA, and that can be intimidating.

The promise to offices is straightforward: translate that alphabet soup into a clear checklist, with AML Hub’s app handling the rest. It’s built for everyday agency workflows.

A proactive approach to an evolving regulatory landscape

Stockdale & Leggo Chief Executive Officer Charlotte Pascoe said the decision reflects the group’s broader commitment to professional standards and consumer protection.

Their network is built on trust, and by partnering with AML Hub, business owners will have the training, oversight and tools they need well before the new laws come into play. It’s about giving them confidence, not compliance fatigue.

Ms Rogers will attend AML Edge 2025 in Sydney this October to continue building knowledge and share learnings with the wider network.

While many in the industry are still coming to grips with what Tranche 2 means in practice, Stockdale & Leggo’s early action offers a reassuring signal that readiness does not have to equal disruption.

As Rogers explained, this is about readiness, not reaction. When 2026 arrives, the network will already be there.