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Anti-money laundering

By McCarthy Tétrault LLP | 6 Minutes Read August 23, 2021

The Bank for International Settlements issues paper on the regulation of digital payment services and e-money

In early July 2021, the BIS issued a paper on the regulatory requirements for digital payment and e-money services offered by non-bank service providers (“non-banks”). The paper addresses the proliferation of non-banks in retail payments and the questions that are related to their regulation.

Article by McCarthy Tétrault LLP / Business, Finance and Accounting / An Act Respecting Retail Payment Activities, Anti-money laundering, Bank for International Settlements, BIS, counter terrorism financing, digital payment, digital payment services, e-money, electronic funds, FINTRAC, internal control, non-bank service providers, non-banks, Retail Payment Activities Act, risk management

By Apolone Gentles, JD, CPA,CGA, FCCA, Bsc (Hons) | 4 Minutes Read December 2, 2020

8 essential components of compliance risk management

There are at least 8 essential components of compliance risk management programs. Risk management aims to reduce the likelihood that an organization will not achieve its goals and objectives. Compliance is the obligation to adhere to laws, regulations, contract terms, internal policies, and other requirements. Compliance risk management refers to the organizational procedures, processes and culture that reduce the likelihood of non-compliance.

Article by Apolone Gentles, JD, CPA,CGA, FCCA, Bsc (Hons) / Business, Finance and Accounting / anti-bribery, anti-corruption, Anti-money laundering, compliance risk management, privacy, risk management

By Occasional Contributors | 4 Minutes Read April 23, 2020

Tales of a unified corporate registry: Canada's effort to counter and reduce the misuse of corporate vehicles

On February 13, 2020, the Government of Canada announced a national consultation strategy which seeks to examine methods to strengthen corporate transparency across the country. Announced through the release of the "Strengthening Corporate Beneficial Ownership Transparency in Canada" report, the consultation focuses on how to bolster law enforcement efforts to counter and reduce the misuse of corporate vehicles involved in money laundering, terrorist financing and tax evasion.

Article by Occasional Contributors / Business / Anti-money laundering, corporate transparency, FINTRAC, misuse of corporate vehicles, money laundering, Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, Security of Canada Information Disclosure Act SoCIDA, tax evasion, terrori, terrorist financing

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