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FINTRAC fines Crystal Currency Exchange US$348K for serious AML/CFT violations, including failure to file STRs, report large fund transfers, and implement key compliance controls

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Jun 7, 2025

The MSB failed to submit required suspicious transaction reports, report large cash transactions and electronic funds transfers, appoint a compliance officer, and maintain up-to-date compliance policies and training programs, among other violations. This enforcement...

FINTRAC releases new guidance and form for reporting terrorist-linked and sanctioned property

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Feb 28, 2025

The new guidance takes effect on March 2, 2025, for property tied to individuals or entities under the United Nations Act. It extends the existing obligation for property linked to terrorist groups or listed persons under the Criminal Code. From October 1, 2025, it...

FINTRAC imposes $24,750 penalty on MSBG International Holdings Ltd. for outdated compliance policies

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Feb 25, 2025

MSBG failed to develop and apply written compliance policies and procedures that are kept up to date. Following a compliance examination in 2023, this money services business in Vancouver, British Columbia, was imposed an administrative monetary penalty of $24,750 on...

FINTRAC issues a significant administrative monetary penalty against Argosy Securities Inc. for serious AML compliance failures

by AdrianaAMLP | Feb 13, 2025

The violations include failing to develop and maintain up-to-date written compliance policies, with entity policies requiring senior officer approval. Other breaches involve not assessing and documenting ML/TF risks per prescribed factors and failing to conduct and...

FINTRAC imposes an administrative monetary penalty of $33,000 on Cash Shop, for failing to provide requested compliance program documentation 

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Feb 6, 2025

Cash shop was fined for non-compliance with Part 1 of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act and associated Regulations…  
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