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11/03/2024

🚀 Exciting News in Canada's Financial Landscape 🇨🇦💼: The government is considering expanding AML/ATF oversight to include cryptocurrencies and DeFi. Here's what you need to know:

🌐 Background: As digital currencies and DeFi platforms surge, governments globally are adapting regulations to address emerging threats to AML/ATF efforts.

🔍 Canada’s Response: On January 27th, 2023, the Department of Finance initiated a public consultation to identify gaps, mitigate risks, and gather stakeholder feedback.

💡 Potential Changes: The consultation hints at oversight for crypto exchanges, DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces, digital wallet providers, and VASPs.

💼 Impact on the Financial Industry: Expect increased scrutiny, enhanced transparency, stronger collaboration, improved consumer protection, and disrupted illicit activities.

✅ Benefits and Drawbacks: While increased regulation boosts investor confidence, critics argue it may stifle innovation in the crypto economy.

🔍 Conclusion: Canada's move signifies a commitment to a secure and innovative financial system. Shape the future by participating in the ongoing discussion.

📚 Read More: Explore potential impacts and benefits in detail by reading our blog at
https://paycompliance.com/2024/03/08/canada-crypto-aml-atf-regulation/

Canada Considers Expanding AML/ATF Oversight: What Crypto & DeFi Businesses Need to Know The financial landscape is evolving rapidly, and […]

05/03/2024

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18/10/2022

Canada is making advancements in financial technology and will be holding its fast ever . This shows that Canada is ready to improve even as the regulator made changes in terms of on AML and ATF.
Our compliance department will help you comply with the new regulations.
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06/10/2022

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05/10/2022

Canada's problem has been notorious enough to acquire a special term 'snow-washing'.
However, the federal government is taking steps to combat this and it has therefore made several AML .
FINTRAC issued new guidelines regarding crowdfunding platforms, and KYC requirement.
should therefore brace for new .

28/09/2022

Hongkong has proved to be resilient despite the pandemic and remained competitive in the global financial space.This are the words of Chairman of HKIoD in the just concluded 2022 directors' conference. He cited that Hong Kong listed companies have enhanced their score card over the past 16 years in line with the demands.
Are you an international and need help in corporate governance?
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27/09/2022

Investment in the markets is not always determined by financial risks for investors but also the regulatory framework of the specific business environment. The current rate of has forced countries to review their rates thus affecting investment decisions in the financial markets.

Read our insights on what this means for investors here https://buff.ly/3LH8JDI

The inflation rate is one of the key indicators for determining the health of the economy, the effectiveness of the regulation, the development of business entities, the profitability of financial companies, and the quality of life for citizens.

22/09/2022

price has dropped by 70% compared to last year's highest price. Experts warn that this could turn into an illiquid -asset.
Read our insights on this here.

The inflation rate is one of the key indicators for determining the health of the economy, the effectiveness of the regulation, the development of business entities, the profitability of financial companies, and the quality of life for citizens.

16/09/2022

Hong Kong published its second and risk assessment report in July this year based on an assessment completed in 2021.These are some of the key take aways.
- Covid 19 had a significant impact on the development of digital financial technologies.
- Moving forward, there are key areas of consideration which include Hong Kong's principal ML and TF , and the AML and CTFO.
- There is also need for relevant bodies to increase sectoral risks.

09/09/2022

' is on the way!'
Thanks to innovation, Canada has over 700 firms. A fifth of these firms offer payment services.
The Bank of Canada has been mandated to regulate all PSPs in Canada including Fintechs both domestic and foreign. Fintechs should therefore be ready to comply with all , anti- terrorist financing and also privacy and protection laws.

05/09/2022

The rate is on the rise globally and this creates challenges for everyone. FinTechs will have to be extra flexible and responsive to the changes around them. Read our article to learn more about how inflation will affect firms.
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Impact of inflation on Fintech in 2022
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26/08/2022

2022 has been a harsh year for crypto. The investors have lost more than $2 trillion compared to 2021. Many experts have warned about the prolonged aka "crypto winter". Discover what is on the horizon for the market in our article.

As a result of market fluctuations, 2022 has been a brutal year for crypto investors. Digital assets have lost more than USD 2 trillion in value compared to 2021, with Bitcoin in particular losing more than half of its value.