WhitelightAML

WhitelightAML has been selected as an ABA100® Winner for SaaS Innovation in The Australian Business Awards 2025. The Australian Business Award for SaaS Innovation [SSI] recognises software as a service products that provide innovative solutions for business and market needs.

WhiteLight AML is an Australian-owned consultancy that is redefining how organisations approach anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) compliance. Founded in Sydney with a purpose-driven mission, the company simplifies compliance, safeguards the integrity of Australia’s financial system, and delivers affordable, ethical, and locally developed solutions for businesses of all sizes. Every member of the WhiteLight AML team is based in Australia, and many are former regulators or senior compliance professionals. This ensures clients benefit from advice that is both technically robust and deeply aligned with Australian regulatory practice.

The company’s flagship product, AML as a Service (AMLaaS), is delivered through its proprietary platform, Due Diligence Pro (DDPro). This innovation integrates technology, process expertise, and hands-on advisory support into a single streamlined service. The platform automates customer onboarding, Know Your Customer (KYC) checks, and enhanced due diligence, while continuously monitoring activity for unusual behaviour. It simplifies reporting to AUSTRAC, maintains comprehensive audit trails, and positions businesses to meet both current obligations and the upcoming Tranche 2 reforms. Crucially, DDPro integrates with leading Australian compliance tools, is hosted securely on local cloud infrastructure, and meets strict data sovereignty requirements.

Designed with end-users in mind, DDPro features an intuitive dashboard, automated alerts, and tailored workflows that ease administrative burden while improving accuracy and timeliness. Clients report efficiency gains through the reduction of false positives and streamlined case management. Beyond the platform, WhiteLight AML provides advisory services, onboarding support, and staff training to ensure long-term capability within client organisations. This holistic approach enables compliance that is efficient, reliable, and empowering- freeing businesses to focus on growth instead of red tape.

The benefits to clients are wide-ranging. Directly, organisations achieve cost savings by reducing their reliance on large in-house compliance teams, minimising regulatory and reputational risks, and meeting AML compliance obligations.. Indirectly, clients strengthen trust with stakeholders, align with ESG objectives, and contribute to the growth of Australia’s compliance expertise. As both a B Corp-certified and Australian-owned business, WhiteLight AML embeds ethics and sustainability in its operations. The company partners exclusively with local suppliers for IT, legal, and creative services – demonstrating that compliance can be both commercially effective and socially responsible.

The development of DDPro reflects WhiteLight AML’s commitment to homegrown innovation. Instead of outsourcing or adopting imported technology, the company invested in Australian research and development, collaborating with industry partners. Through iterative design and user testing, it created a platform uniquely tailored to Australia’s regulatory environment. In addressing challenges such as preparing for Tranche 2, competing with global firms, and responding to local skills shortages, WhiteLight AML has relied on creativity, resilience, and collaboration. The result is a platform that is technically advanced, purpose-driven, and proudly Australian.

What differentiates WhiteLight AML is its ability to align innovation with purpose. The company does not simply provide software; it delivers assurance, resilience, and peace of mind to organisations navigating complex regulations. Its edge lies in fully integrated workflows, exclusive local partnerships, secure hosting, and a 100 percent Australian-based workforce. Clients trust WhiteLight AML as a partner that is accountable, dependable, and committed to supporting Australia’s broader economic and social fabric.

Already adopted by financial institutions, fintechs, professional service firms, and SMEs nationwide, AMLaaS is delivering measurable results. Whether reducing risk for a small real estate agency or streamlining reporting for a large financial institution, the solution scales seamlessly while maintaining accuracy and usability. Its subscription model ensures affordability and predictability, while ongoing updates – shaped by regulatory change and client feedback – keep businesses ahead of compliance demands.

In a crowded market of international consultancies and generic software, WhiteLight AML offers something distinct: a compliance solution that is technologically advanced, locally relevant, and ethically grounded. By uniting the power of DDPro with the expertise of its Australian team, the company helps businesses not just comply but thrive. Its work strengthens confidence in the financial system, supports local industry, and proves that innovation can be practical, principled, and impactful.

WhiteLight AML’s journey is one of purpose-led innovation. From its foundation in Sydney to its position as a recognised leader in compliance solutions, the company has remained committed to its mission: to simplify AML/CTF obligations while making a positive contribution to the community. With its AMLaaS platform powered by DDPro, WhiteLight AML is showing that compliance can evolve into a source of efficiency, trust, and competitive advantage—anchored in Australian values and designed for Australia’s future.

For more information about WhiteLight AML, visit: whitelightaml.com.au.

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