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Fiscal year ends, business continuity, and COVID-19

At the best of times, fiscal year ends are challenging. Organizations with upcoming or recent fiscal year ends will undoubtedly find them particularly challenging. Organizations with robust policies and procedures will likely fare better than those without. Consequently, it will be helpful to start your year end planning as early as you can.

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Final amending regulations issued under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act

On July 10, 2019, final amending regulations were issued amending each of the existing regulations under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act.

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Phishing losses exceed $224,000.00 after insurer denies coverage

In August 2010, someone called The Brick’s accounts payable (AP) department, pretending to be from Toshiba Canada. The caller said he was new to Toshiba and needed some payment details. The Brick employee faxed the payment information to the number which the caller provided.

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