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FINTRAC strengthens its administrative monetary penalties regime, introducing tougher penalties and enhanced compliance powers for AML/CTF breaches in Canada

by AdrianaAMLP | May 6, 2026

The case involves violations identified through FINTRAC’s supervisory activities, including failures linked to reporting and compliance control requirements designed to detect and prevent illicit financial activity. Publication of the penalty forms part of FINTRAC’s...

FINTRAC penalises VersaBank $42,075 for AML/CFT gaps, including outdated compliance controls and weak high-risk client measures, with the case now closed after payment

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | May 5, 2026

The regulator identified that the bank had outdated compliance policies and procedures that were not properly maintained or approved, and failed to apply enhanced due diligence and special measures for high-risk clients, both of which are key requirements in a...

FINTRAC fines Birks Group Inc., a precious metals and stones dealer, $51,562.50 for key AML/CFT failings, including weak controls, poor risk assessment, and missed compliance reviews

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | May 5, 2026

The regulator found that Birks did not maintain properly developed or regularly updated written compliance policies approved by senior management, failed to adequately assess and document money laundering and terrorist financing risks, and did not complete the...

FINTRAC publishes a Special Bulletin on ML indicators to help businesses detect and report ML linked to extortion schemes targeting South Asian diaspora communities in Canada

by AdrianaAMLP | Apr 23, 2026

The bulletin responds to a marked increase in extortion-related activity, with financial intelligence disclosures identifying hundreds of subjects and tens of thousands of transactions linked to organised crime networks. Guidance supports reporting entities in...

FINTRAC imposes an administrative monetary penalty of approx. C$91,000 on the Northern Isga Foundation after a compliance review identified multiple AML/ATF programme deficiencies

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Apr 8, 2026

These included failures to develop and maintain an adequate risk assessment, implement effective written compliance policies and procedures, provide ongoing staff training, and conduct the required effectiveness review of its compliance framework. The case highlights...
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