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Canadian AML Insights: Key Risks from FINTRAC’s Assessment

October 7, 2025 by Nasdaq Verafin

Canada’s robust and globally integrated financial system — while a cornerstone of economic strength — also makes the country a prime target for money laundering and financial crime. According to the Criminal Intelligence Service Canada (CISC), an estimated $45 to... 

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New Measures Strengthen Canada’s AML/ATF Regime

April 2, 2025 by Nasdaq Verafin

“The Government of Canada is committed to maintaining a strong Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing framework that maintains the integrity of Canada’s financial system. These amendments will ensure that we remain effective and nimble in combatting financial crime and block... 

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Canadian Financial Crime Trends & Technology: Reflecting for 2025

January 17, 2025 by Nasdaq Verafin

Financial crime is a worldwide problem. In Canada, drug trafficking, human trafficking, terrorist financing and other illicit proceeds of financial crime are estimated to contribute nearly $47 billion to this global epidemic, capitalising on vulnerable Canadians and threatening the integrity... 

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Canadian Financial Crime Trends & Technology 2023

January 17, 2024 by Bill Heys

Canadian financial institutions are facing significant challenges preventing fraud and money-laundering activities. In our recent year-end webinar, Verafin had the opportunity to speak with Sarah Paquet, Director and Chief Executive Officer of FINTRAC, to discuss the changing landscape of fraud...