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Keeping communities safe, it’s in our DNA

Money laundering has a real impact on Australian communities.

Dirty money can be laundered through legitimate business transactions, and the real estate sector is a primary target. As criminals push dirty money into the market, they create artificial demand and inflate property prices, making it harder for our kids to buy a home.

At Vigilend, we’re out to rewrite that future. Our mission is to protect everyday Aussies and assist property professionals by stopping money laundering and criminal gangs in their tracks.

Developed and supported in Australia for AUSTRAC AML compliance, our comprehensive managed service acts as your virtual compliance manager. Vigilend enables you to focus on growth while we manage your regulatory obligations.

Local support

Managed services

Straightforward pricing

Complete all-in-one solution

Experienced team

Your partner in your AUSTRAC AML compliance journey

In 2020, a group of friends set out to build a product that would utilise world-leading expertise and technology to help the Australian real estate, legal and accounting sectors prepare for and comply with AUSTRAC anti-money laundering obligations coming into effect in July 2026.

We know how daunting compliance can be, that’s why we wanted to build a product and community that would help small and medium sized businesses meet their obligations, without consuming their day-to-day operations.

Vigilend is the result of years of experience, industry knowledge and compliance insight. It’s intuitive design and user-friendly interface makes AML compliance a breeze so you can get back to growing your business.

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Keeping communities safe, it’s in our DNA

Money laundering has a real impact on Australian communities.

At Vigilend, we’re out to rewrite that future. Our mission is to protect everyday Aussies and assist property professionals by stopping money laundering and criminal gangs in their tracks.

Complete all-in-one solution

Experienced team

Local support

Managed services

Straighforward pricing

Meet the founders

Jakub Pilczuk

Co-Founder & CTO

Over 10 years of experience delivering technology solutions to major financial enterprises in Australia and globally.

Brett Hodge

Co-Founder & CGO

Experienced leader with 35 years in the RegTech sector focusing on risk, compliance and regulatory data solutions.

Saurabh Nagar

Head of Client Services

KYC and regulatory compliance specialist with over 10 years of experience supporting financial institutions across APAC.

Your partner in Australia’s tranche 2 journey

Advisory board

Our advisory board has a wealth of AML experience and real estate industry insight. It is comprised of experts who know the challenges and opportunities an evolving regulatory landscape can bring. They inform product development to ensure Vigilend meets the needs and expectations of our customers.

Matthew Dunn OAM

Property Expert, Board Member

Olympian

Experienced property executive with a strong background in property development, capital transactions, strategic advisory, and real estate finance.

Sheetal Bhardwaj

Risk & Compliance Expert

Seasoned compliance leader with extensive expertise in financial crime risk management, regulatory compliance, digital assets, and emerging technologies.

Richard Storey

Partner – Risk Consulting

Grant Thornton

Senior financial crime risk and compliance expert with nearly three decades of experience across banking, gambling, digital finance, and funds management.

Simon Rippon

Operations Director

Momenta Group

Seasoned resourcing and operations leader with 20+ years’ experience delivering large-scale talent and project solutions for blue-chip and global clients.

Ben Cook

Head of Risk & Compliance

Thinktank Property Finance

Financial services executive with over 20 years’ experience in risk management, compliance, and financial crime. He has designed and implemented risk frameworks and AML/CTF programs aligned with regulatory requirements.

Gary Calder

GM - Financial Crime (AMLCO)

SkyCity Adelaide

Financial crimes compliance leader with 20 years’ experience in the field and a strong record of driving KYC and compliance transformation at major institutions including StarCityCasino, AMP, Westpac, and CBA.