New Zealand: Department of Internal Affairs Guidance for online marketplaces concerning compliance with Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009
Progress
Current status
adopted
23 May 2025 adopted
Scope
Implementers
New Zealand
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User identification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Department of Internal Affairs released guidance outlining AML/CFT Act 2009 obligations for online marketplaces
On 23 May 2025, the Department of Internal Affairs released a guidance to support online marketplaces in complying with the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Act 2009, which applies to such entities from 1 June 20…
Event type
outline
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government