First Reference Talks

Discussions on Human Resources, Employment Law, Payroll and Internal Controls

FinTech

By | 4 Minutes Read

Additional amendments to Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act Regulations issued

On February 15, 2020, draft amending regulations (the “Draft Regulations”) were issued, proposing a number of amendments to be made to the prior amendments to the regulations (the “Regulations”) under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (the “PCMLTFA”). The Draft Regulations are open for comment until March 15, 2020 and will come into force on the day they are registered.

By | 4 Minutes Read

Financial Stability Board delivers report on financial stability implications of decentralised financial technologies

On June 6, 2019, the Financial Stability Board (the “FSB”), an international body that coordinates the work of national financial authorities, published a report on “Decentralised financial technologies” in response to a request by the Japanese presidency of the G20.

By | 3 Minutes Read

Inter-jurisdictional enforcement against cryptocurrency-related financial products

In its first enforcement decision concerning cryptocurrency, the Ontario Securities Commission permanently prohibited USI-Tech Limited from trading in securities or derivatives based on its promotion of cryptocurrency-related financial products in Ontario.

Footer

About us

Established in 1995, First Reference Inc. (known as La Référence in Quebec) provides Canadian organizations of any size with practical and authoritative resources to help ensure compliance.

Main Menu

Stay Connected