Canada’s National Anti-Fraud Strategy

May 26, 2026 by Greg Williamson

Fraud is a systemic threat to consumer trust, financial stability, and economic resilience. That reality is reflected globally: fraud is now a “top global priority” for INTERPOL amid surging numbers of scams, according to the agency’s Secretary General Valdecy Urquiza.... 

Canada’s $65.2B Money Laundering Threat: Following the Flows

May 15, 2026 by Nasdaq Verafin

While Canada’s $3.4 billion fraud problem is significant, it is only one piece of a much larger criminal ecosystem. Money laundering enables some of the most harmful crimes impacting Canadians today — from terrorist financing and human trafficking to drug trafficking and organized crime. As... 

The Changing Face of Canada’s $3.4B Fraud Problem

May 11, 2026 by Nasdaq Verafin

As criminals industrialize their operations and leverage emerging technologies, fraud has become faster, more coordinated and more digital than ever before. The 2026 Global Financial Crime Report estimated the impact of fraud at $579.4 billion globally last year, representing an immense financial crime challenge to which no... 

3 Insights from Nasdaq Verafin’s Canada AML Roundtable

May 6, 2026 by Fouad Hassouneh

Illicit financial activity in Canada surged to $65 billion USD in 2025. Institutions cannot address the issue in isolation — yet questions remain about how to collaborate responsibly, while maintaining customer privacy.  Institutions are actively prioritizing where collaboration makes sense today, while defining what more advanced forms of information sharing could... 

Canadian Financial Crime Trends & Technology: 2025 Insights and a Look Ahead to 2026

January 15, 2026 by Corey Lynch

As we reflect on the rapidly evolving landscape of anti-money laundering (AML) and fraud prevention in Canada, it’s clear that 2025 has been a pivotal year. I recently had the opportunity to join a panel discussion with industry colleagues to examine the financial... 

2025 Canada Trends & Technology

What lies ahead in the Canadian financial crime landscape? In our annual Trends & Technology webinar: Canada Edition slides, you’ll learn from industry experts about... 

2025 Canada Trends & Technology

Originally Presented: December 18, 2025

What lies ahead in the Canadian financial crime landscape? In our annual Trends & Technology webinar: Canada Edition, you’ll hear from industry experts about the... 

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... 

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... 

Fraud Detection and Management Overview – Canada

Fraud is constantly evolving. As scams grow more sophisticated, financial institutions need robust controls in place to prevent loss. Using cross-channel intelligence, targeted analytics and...