6. Alliance Partners

Direct Connect: Historic First National Supporter Renews Partnership

We are delighted to announce the renewal of our partnership with Direct Connect.

Direct Connect is one of the largest moving service companies in Australia, helping move renters and homeowners across the country, helping move over 1 million households since 2004.

Their expert team can help your clients move from just about anywhere – whether it’s to the next suburb or interstate.  

For more information, contact Senior Account Manager,  Craig Walsh, on 0401 673 382

FirstAML: A Plain English Overview for Busy Agents

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FirstAML has begun the process of guiding First National agencies through preparations for the commencement of Tranche 2 AML/CTF compliance obligations. AUSTRAC starts accepting registrations from real estate agencies operating at the leading edge in just 5 weeks.

For agencies yet to decide about their partner, or those considering walking this path alone, FirstAML has released a plain English overview that gives you the gist, without needing to interpret the weighty legislation. It covers:

• Terms you’ll need to understand
• Reporting groups
• Enrolment
• Registration
• AML/CTF programmes
• Customer Due Diligence (CDD)
• Correspondent Banking
• Transfers of Value
• Reporting

It’s time to make your decision and begin preparing for this significant industry transition. 

Choose your Compliance Officer, start preparing your risk profile, and begin educating your staff about how to manage conversations they’ve never had to navigate before in their career. 

It’s time. Don’t get left behind. 

✅ Or, sign up with FirstAML now and let them guide you and your team on the journey to compliance. 

Trade-In Your e-Trash?

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Did you know you can trade-in your phones, tablets and laptops for an Officeworks gift card or EFT payment?

Head straight to Officeworks for an unbeatable range of office supplies, stationery, technology, furniture and more for your agency.

Contact First National’s Business Specialist, Brian Wyatt today on 0491 697 190 or firstnational@officeworks.com.au to find out how you can benefit from a tech trade-in.

Level up with the Training Academy

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The Zenu Training Academy is now live, giving you access to step-by-step tutorials, guides, and tips to make the most of your tools and improve your daily workflows.

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Key Points:

• Designed to assist with new team member onboarding
• 3 curated course - Sales, Admin & On Demand Webinars covering the full Zenu functionality 
• Self-paced training anytime, anywhere.