Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Policy Melior M&A1.
1. Purpose
Melior M&A is committed to conducting its business with integrity, transparency, and in accordance with applicable Australian laws and professional standards relating to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (“AML/CTF”).This Policy outlines the principles and procedures adopted by Melior M&A to:mitigate the risk of money laundering, terrorism financing, fraud, and other unlawful financial activity;support ethical and lawful commercial transactions;maintain appropriate standards of client identification and engagement; andprotect the integrity and reputation of the practice and its clients.
2. Scope of Services
Melior M&A is a boutique advisory practice providing selected corporate and strategic advisory services, including:business valuation services;financial modelling and feasibility analysis;transaction support and strategic advisory;business exit planning and transaction readiness;succession planning and ownership transition advisory;due diligence assistance;capital raising support materials;investment memorandum preparation;commercial analysis and business case development; andproject and corporate advisory services.Melior M&A does not ordinarily receive or hold client funds, operate trust accounts, provide custodial services, or conduct banking activities.
3. Risk-Based Approach
Melior M&A adopts a risk-based approach to AML/CTF compliance and reserves the right to undertake appropriate enquiries and verification procedures where considered necessary or prudent.Where transaction deposits, escrow arrangements, or settlement monies are required, Melior M&A may recommend that such funds be managed through appropriately regulated legal practitioners’ trust accounts or other approved third-party arrangements.Enhanced review procedures may apply where:the source of funds or beneficial ownership is unclear;transactions involve complex or opaque structures;cross-border counterparties are involved;unusually large or irregular transactions are proposed;politically exposed persons (“PEPs”) are identified; orcircumstances otherwise present heightened compliance or reputational risk.
4. Client Identification and Verification
Melior M&A may undertake reasonable client identification and verification procedures prior to commencing or continuing an engagement.Such procedures may include:verification of individual or corporate identity;confirmation of beneficial ownership and control structures;verification of company registration and directorship information;confirmation of source of funds or transaction purpose where appropriate; andreview of publicly available corporate or regulatory information.Melior M&A reserves the right to decline or terminate engagements where satisfactory information is not provided.
5. Prohibited Conduct
Melior M&A will not knowingly:participate in unlawful conduct;facilitate money laundering, terrorism financing, fraud, bribery, corruption, or sanctions breaches;assist in concealing the origin or ownership of unlawful funds or assets; orengage with persons or entities subject to applicable sanctions or prohibited activities.Any suspicious or inappropriate activity identified may result in refusal or termination of services.
6. Confidentiality and Information Handling
Information obtained during client engagements will be handled in accordance with applicable confidentiality obligations, privacy requirements, and professional standards.Melior M&A may retain records and information reasonably necessary for:compliance purposes;engagement administration;professional record-keeping;legal obligations; andrisk management.
7. Regulatory Compliance
Melior M&A monitors developments in Australian AML/CTF legislation and regulatory guidance relevant to professional advisory services and may update its internal procedures and this Policy from time to time.Melior M&A does not provide financial product advice, securities dealing services, or regulated investment services unless expressly stated otherwise and appropriately authorised under applicable Australian law.Nothing in this Policy constitutes legal, financial product, taxation, or regulatory advice.
9. Reservation of Rights
Melior M&A reserves the right to:request additional information or documentation;undertake further verification procedures;refuse instructions;suspend or terminate engagements; ordecline participation in transactions,where concerns arise regarding compliance, legality, reputational risk, or ethical standards.
10. Contact
For enquiries regarding this Policy or Melior M&A’s compliance procedures, please contact:Melior M&A
Melbourne, Australia
Email: info@meliorma.com.au
Website: www.meliorma.com.auLast Updated: May 2026