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2019 AML Updates for Credit Unions

David Vijan on July 26, 2019

Background

On July 10^th, 2019 the final amendments to Canada’s anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, were published in the Canada Gazette. Many of the changes are based on requirements set out by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an inter-governmental body that sets out international standards for combating money laundering and terrorist financing, as well as from certain amendments made to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) made through the Economic Action Plan 2014 Act, No. 1 and the Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 1.

2019 AML Regulation Highlights for Dealers in Virtual Currency

Amber D. Scott, Founder & Chief AML Ninja on July 15, 2019

Back in June 2018, we published an article on proposed AML rules for dealers in Virtual Currency. On July 10th, 2019, updates to Canada’s anti-money laundering (AML) regulations were published in the Canada Gazette. There are three different “coming into force” dates (the dates on which the content of various updates become requirements for regulated entities).

2019 AML Updates – Redlined Versions

Rodney MacInnes on July 15, 2019

The following red-lined versions have been created to reflect the changes to Canadian anti-money laundering (AML) regulations published in the Canada Gazette on July 10^th, 2019. A redlined version of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA), reflecting the changes published in Bill C-97 which received Royal Assent on June 21, 2019, is also included below.

FATF, VASP – What Does It All Mean?

Amber D. Scott, Founder & Chief AML Ninja on June 27, 2019

On June 21, 2019 the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released “Guidance for a Risk-Based Approach to Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers”. In the ensuing days, while we read through and considered the implications of this dense 57 page document, we watched social media go overboard with all sorts of wild speculation and inaccurate representations. When that happens, and it’s within our power to get good information out there, we do our best to get solid information out fast to fight the fear, uncertainty and doubt (affectionately referred to as FUD online). Let’s take a closer look at the latest FATF guidance, and what it means for businesses that deal in crypto/digital/virtual currencies like bitcoin, and other virtual assets.

Information Should Be Free!

Rodney MacInnes on April 26, 2019

Outlier has produced an open-source AML and CTF, and Privacy repositories of definitions, acronyms, and terminology that is free for whoever wants it.

Please feel free to provide contributions and/or feedback, as it would be greatly appreciated. We have already had three contributors!

FINTRAC Alert – Laundering the Proceeds of a Romance Scam

Rodney MacInnes on April 15, 2019

Quick Overview

On April 11th, 2019, FINTRAC published an Operational Alert issued in part with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. The information provided related to laundering the proceeds of romance scams and mass marketing fraud. The publication provided an explanation of what constitutes a romance scam, some common indicators that may be present and transaction patterns or flow of funds that may suggest fraud.

Technology and Cyber Security Incident Reporting

David Vijan on January 28, 2019

The issue of cyber security incidents seems to continue to be a hot topic for regulators. Late last year, federal Breach of Security Safeguards Regulations came into force, which require organizations to report to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC), any breach of security safeguards involving personal information under its control where the breach creates a “real risk of significant harm”. Last week, The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) published an advisory, Technology and Cyber Security Incident Reporting, which sets out OSFI’s expectations for Federally Regulated Financial Institutions (FRFIs) with respect to the reporting of technology and cyber security incidents. The advisory becomes effective on March 31, 2019.

Are On Demand Products Right For You?

Amber D. Scott, Founder & Chief AML Ninja on December 6, 2018

For certain industries, including dealers in precious metals and stones (DPMSs) and real estate, Outlier’s on-demand products are anti-money laundering (AML) and counter terrorist financing (CTF) programs that you can buy, customize online using our set up wizard, and download in fully customizable formats.

Mandatory Breach Reporting under PIPEDA

David Vijan on November 8, 2018

Back in late 2017 we published an article on breach reporting. On November 1, 2018, the new provisions to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) related to breach of security safeguards along with the Breach of Security Safeguards Regulations came into force.

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