Thursday, February 14, 2013by Matthew McGuire
The final amendments to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Regulations (PCMLTFR) were issued on February 13, 2013, following the published draft amendments to the PCMLTFR on October 13, 2012. View the full blog post >>
Monday, January 28, 2013by Bailey Rivard
Following an order by an Ontario court judge last month, Maple Leaf Foods CEO Michael McCain must pay $175,000 per month in interim spousal support to his former wife, including a retroactive payment dating back to the couple’s separation in July 2011. View the full blog post >>
Friday, January 18, 2013by Michael McCormack
How increased transparency is good for Alberta and our public service sector. View the full blog post >>
Wednesday, December 19, 2012by Matthew McGuire
At a recent Senate committee hearing looking into the effectiveness of Canada’s AML efforts, the new Director of Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) intelligence and compliance enforcement agency, FINTRAC, called for a reduction in the administrative compliance burden placed on financial institutions. View the full blog post >>
Thursday, September 27, 2012by Matthew McGuire
The application of AML obligations has not been proposed as part of a recent review of Canada’s AML legislation. So what happens when a regulated bank buys mortgages from a mortgage company that isn’t subject to AML legislation? View the full blog post >>
Tuesday, September 18, 2012by Matthew McGuire
As mobile payment transactions through smart phone applications become commonplace in the consumer sphere, the Canadian government is making moves to enact consumer and merchant protection legislation and provide industry guidance promoting fair practice. View the full blog post >>
Wednesday, May 30, 2012by Matthew McGuire
Suspicious transaction reporting thresholds, liability for transaction delays, and OSFI New Draft Guideline B-20. View the full blog post >>
Sunday, April 15, 2012by Matthew McGuire
Matthew McGuire, MNP's National Anti-Money Laundering Practice Leader, offers insights to the Senate on anti-money laundering. View the full blog post >>
Friday, December 02, 2011by Greg Draper
Transparency International releases the results of its 2011 Corruption Perceptions Index: How did Canada do and why should you care? View the full blog post >>