Requirements for anti-money laundering 
& counter-terrorism financing laws

Anti-Money Laundering & Counter-Terrorism Financing laws require Colonial First State to establish the identity of its clients. We appreciate that this may be an inconvenience, however it’s a regulatory requirement that we must meet. To do this, you need to complete the appropriate form below.

The types of identification documents you can supply depend on what type of entity you are. 
To find out further information, please refer to the appropriate form shown below.

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Certification of documents

Find out who is authorised to certify copies 
of identification documents.

Identification & Verification Forms

Appointment of agent (information memorandums)*

Appoint an agent and establish their identity for the purposes of Anti-Money Laundering laws.

Appointment of agent*

Appoint an agent and establish their identity for the purposes of Anti-Money Laundering laws.

Associations

Establish the identity of the association for the purposes of Anti-Money Laundering laws.

Australian companies

Establish the identity of the Australian company for the purposes of Anti-Money Laundering laws.

Australian regulated trusts and trustees

Establish the identity of the Australian regulated trust (incl. SMSF) for the purposes of Anti-Money Laundering laws.

Foreign companies

Establish the identity of the foreign company for the purposes of Anti-Money Laundering laws.

Tax Status Declaration – Entities

Use this form if you are an entity and need to provide details of your foreign tax status for the purpose of FATCA and Common Reporting Standards.

Tax Status Declaration – Individuals

Use this form if you are an individual and need to provide details of your foreign tax status for the purpose of FATCA and Common Reporting Standards.

Government bodies

Establish the identity of the government body for the purposes of Anti-Money Laundering laws.

Individuals & sole traders

Establish the identity of the individual or sole trader for the purposes of Anti-Money Laundering laws.

Partnerships & partners

Establish the identity of the partnership for the purposes of Anti-Money Laundering laws.

Power of Attorney/Guardianship order identification*

Provide further details of the attorney or guardian you have appointed to act on your behalf and establish their identity for the purposes of Anti-Money Laundering laws.

Registered co-operative

Establish the identity of the registered co-operative for the purposes of Anti-Money Laundering laws.

Unregulated trusts and trustees

Establish the identity of the unregulated trust for the purposes of Anti-Money Laundering laws.

Verifying officer

Appoint a verifying officer and establish their identity for the purposes of Anti-Money Laundering laws.

* These forms are currently not available for electronic signatures. Please refer to Electronic signatures obtained via AdobeSign/DocuSign for more information.

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