http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/intro-eng.asp What's New at the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada Thu, 9 May 2013 13:56:21 EST Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada en-ca http://www.canafe-fintrac.gc.ca/rss/fintrac-logo.gif http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/intro-eng.asp http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/ps-pa/2013-05-09-eng.asp Opening remarks by FINTRAC Director Gérald Cossette at the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crime conference. Thu, 9 May 2013 08:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/publications/typologies/2013-04-eng.asp A study that identifies trends in suspicious transaction reporting by the Canadian securities sector and presents money laundering case examples. Wed, 8 May 2013 08:00:00 EST http://communiques.gouv.qc.ca/gouvqc/communiques/GPQF/Avril2013/25/c8645.html?slang=en Project Lauréat – Yohann Elbaz arrested by UPAC, Quebec's permanent anti-corruption squad. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EST http://www.canafe-fintrac.gc.ca/new-neuf/ps-pa/2013-04-24-eng.asp Keynote address by FINTRAC Director Gérald Cossette to the Canadian Institute Anti-Money Laundering Conference. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/nr/2013-04-15-eng.asp Email fraud alert: Fraudulent emails purporting to be from FINTRAC are requesting payment for administrative monetary penalties. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/publications/watch-regard/2013-04-eng.asp The Money Laundering and Terrorist Activity Financing Watch presents a quarterly review of news articles summarizing relevant money laundering and terrorist activity financing issues. Thu, 4 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EST http://communiques.gouv.qc.ca/gouvqc/communiques/GPQF/Mars2013/27/c8702.html?slang=en Arrest of 11 suspects in a fraud estimated at over $ 14.5 million. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/avs/2013-03-04-eng.asp This advisory calls for continued vigilance when dealing with financial entities from the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Mon, 4 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EST http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ab/news-nouvelles/2013/130227-clgy-fintrac-eng.htm RCMP Calgary Integrated Proceeds of Crime (IPOC) execute four search warrants Fri, 1 Mar 2013 13:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/reg/1-eng.asp These amendments will affect reporting entity obligations, including record keeping, client identification and the compliance regime. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/publications/watch-regard/2013-01-eng.asp The Money Laundering and Terrorist Activity Financing Watch presents a quarterly review of news articles summarizing relevant money laundering and terrorist activity financing issues. Tue, 5 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/nr/pn-ap-eng.asp?n=20 FINTRAC makes public on this Web site a list of the administrative monetary penalties issued where a Serious or Very Serious violation has been committed, or where the total penalty is equal to $10,000 or more. Thu, 20 Dec 2012 08:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/avs/2012-12-12-eng.asp On Decembre 11, 2012, Canada imposed further sanctions against Iran, enacting the Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations under the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA). Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/ps-pa/2012-12-06-eng.asp Statement Before the Senate Banking, Trade and Commerce Committee on The Review of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act – Decembre 6, 2012. Fri, 7 Dec 2012 08:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/nr/2012-11-19-eng.asp News Release announcing the Minister of Finance tabled in Parliament the 2011-12 Annual Report of the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC). Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/avs/2012-11-01-eng.asp This advisory calls for continued vigilance when dealing with financial entities from the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Mon, 5 Nov 2012 13:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/nr/pn-ap-eng.asp?n=19 FINTRAC makes public on this Web site a list of the administrative monetary penalties issued where a Serious or Very Serious violation has been committed, or where the total penalty is equal to $10,000 or more. Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/nr/pn-ap-eng.asp?n=18 FINTRAC makes public on this Web site a list of the administrative monetary penalties issued where a Serious or Very Serious violation has been committed, or where the total penalty is equal to $10,000 or more. Tue, 4 Sep 2012 08:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/nr/pn-ap-eng.asp?n=17 FINTRAC makes public on this Web site a list of the administrative monetary penalties issued where a Serious or Very Serious violation has been committed, or where the total penalty is equal to $10,000 or more. Tue, 21 Aug 2012 08:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/publications/watch-regard/2012-07-eng.asp The Money Laundering and Terrorist Activity Financing Watch presents a quarterly review of news articles summarizing relevant money laundering and terrorist activity financing issues. Wed, 11 Jul 2012 17:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/avs/2012-06-28-eng.asp This advisory calls for continued vigilance when dealing with financial entities from the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Fri, 29 Jun 2012 08:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/nr/pn-ap-eng.asp?n=16 FINTRAC makes public on this Web site a list of the administrative monetary penalties issued where a Serious or Very Serious violation has been committed, or where the total penalty is equal to $10,000 or more. Mon, 25 Jun 2012 08:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/publications/watch-regard/2012-04-eng.asp The Money Laundering and Terrorist Activity Financing Watch presents a quarterly review of news articles summarizing relevant money laundering and terrorist activity financing issues. Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/avs/2012-04-27-eng.asp On April 24, 2012, Canada enacted the Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Burma) Regulations under the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA). Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/nr/2012-04-25-eng.asp News release regarding the Director’s speech to the Canadian Institute’s Forum on Anti-Money Laundering and the release of the Typologies and Trends report on case disclosures. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/nr/pn-ap-eng.asp?n=15 FINTRAC makes public on this Web site a list of the administrative monetary penalties issued where a Serious or Very Serious violation has been committed, or where the total penalty is equal to $10,000 or more. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/avs/2012-03-07-eng.asp On March 5, 2012, Canada imposed further sanctions against Syria, enacting the Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Syria) Regulations (the “RASEMA Syria Regulations”) under the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA). Wed, 7 Mar 2012 08:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/avs/2012-02-27-eng.asp This advisory calls for continued vigilance when dealing with financial entities from the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:30:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/nr/2012-02-27-eng.asp The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global standard-setter in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing, published its revised International Standards on Combating Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism on February 16, 2012. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:30:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/publications/watch-regard/2012-01-eng.asp The Money Laundering and Terrorist Activity Financing Watch presents a quarterly review of news articles summarizing relevant money laundering and terrorist activity financing issues. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/ps-pa/2012-02-09-eng.asp Statement Before the Senate Banking, Trade and Commerce Committee on The Review of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act - February 9, 2012. Thu, 9 Feb 2012 10:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/avs/2011-12-22-eng.asp FINTRAC calls for special attention in relation to corrupt foreign officials from Egypt and Tunisia Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/nr/2011-11-07-eng.asp The Government of Canada is proposing changes to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Regulations (PCMLTFR) in order to strengthen Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime Mon, 7 Nov 2011 16:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/avs/2011-11-07-eng.asp This advisory calls for continued vigilance when dealing with financial entities from the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Mon, 7 Nov 2011 13:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/nr/2011-11-02-eng.asp News Release announcing the Minister of Finance tabled in Parliament the 2010-11 Annual Report of the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC). Wed, 2 Nov 2011 13:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/publications/typologies/2011-10-eng.asp A study that identifies trends in the reporting of suspicious transactions, particularly the grounds for which the suspicions were reported. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/ps-pa/2011-10-17-eng.asp Notes for a presentation by FINTRAC Director Jeanne M. Flemming to the Money Laundering in Canada Conference 2011, in Victoria, British Columbia on October 17, 2011 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/publications/watch-regard/2011-10-eng.asp The Money Laundering and Terrorist Activity Financing Watch presents a quarterly review of news articles summarizing relevant money laundering and terrorist activity financing issues. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/nr/2011-09-29-eng.asp FINTRAC Director Jeanne Flemming welcomes the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) resolution to include financial intelligence in their organized crime investigations. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/nr/pn-ap-eng.asp?n=14 FINTRAC makes public on this Web site a list of the administrative monetary penalties issued where a Serious or Very Serious violation has been committed, or where the total penalty is equal to $10,000 or more. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/ps-pa/2011-09-07-eng.asp Notes for a presentation by FINTRAC Director Jeanne M. Flemming to the International Symposium on Economic Crime, in Cambridge, on September 7, 2011 Wed, 7 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/avs/2011-06-30-eng.asp This advisory calls for increased vigilance when dealing with financial entities from the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/publications/watch-regard/2011-06-eng.asp The Money Laundering and Terrorist Activity Financing Watch presents a quarterly review of news articles summarizing relevant money laundering and terrorist activity financing issues. Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/publications/guide/guide-eng.asp Guidelines 8A: Submitting Non-SWIFT Electronic Funds Transfer Reports to FINTRAC Electronically, 8B: Submitting SWIFT Electronic Funds Transfer Reports to FINTRAC, 8C: Submitting Non-SWIFT Electronic Funds Transfer Reports to FINTRAC by Paper, 10A: Submitting Casino Disbursement Reports to FINTRAC Electronically, and 10B: Submitting Casino Disbursement Reports to FINTRAC by Paper have been reviewed and updated. Revisions made to each of these guidelines are indicated by a side bar to the right of the modified text in the PDF version. Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EST http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/85-005-x/2011001/article/11454-eng.htm Statistics Canada publishes study of money laundering charges in Canada - June 21, 2011 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/publications/guide/guide-eng.asp Guidelines 3A: Submitting Suspicious Transaction Reports to FINTRAC Electronically and 3B: Submitting Suspicious Transaction Reports to FINTRAC by Paper, Guideline 4: Implementation of a Compliance Regime and Guideline 5: Submitting Terrorist Property Reports have been updated. Revisions made to each of these guidelines are indicated by a side bar to the right of the modified text in the PDF version. Wed, 25 May 2011 08:00:00 EST http://bc.rcmp.ca/ViewPage.action?siteNodeId=50&languageId=1&contentId=19555 The RCMP Federal Integrated Proceeds of Crime (IPOC) unit in BC has seized millions of dollars in property and assets obtained with the profits of criminal activity. Wed, 18 May 2011 08:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/nr/2011-05-10-eng.asp FINTRAC Director Jeanne Flemming presents a report on Trends in Canadian Suspicious Transaction Reporting at the annual Forum on Anti-Money Laundering. Tue, 10 May 2011 08:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/ps-pa/2011-05-10-eng.asp Keynote Address by FINTRAC Director Jeanne M. Flemming to the Canadian Institute Anti-Money Laundering Conference Tue, 10 May 2011 08:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/publications/typologies/2011-03-eng.asp A study that identifies trends in the reporting of suspicious transactions, particularly the grounds for which the suspicions were reported. Tue, 10 May 2011 08:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/publications/watch-regard/2011-04-eng.asp The Money Laundering and Terrorist Activity Financing Watch presents a quarterly review of news articles summarizing relevant money laundering and terrorist activity financing issues. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/ps-pa/2011-03-07-eng.asp Remarks on tax evasion and offshore bank accounts before the House of Commons Finance Committee on March 8, 2011. Tue, 8 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/avs/2011-03-02-eng.asp This advisory calls for increased vigilance when dealing with financial entities from the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Thu, 3 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/avs/2011-02-23-eng.asp This advisory calls for special attention and heightened caution in relation to transactions emanating from, or destined to the Middle East and North Africa as well as increased vigilance when dealing with financial entities from the Middle East and North Africa. Tue, 1 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/publications/watch-regard/2011-02-eng.asp The Money Laundering and Terrorist Activity Financing Watch presents a quarterly review of news articles summarizing relevant money laundering and terrorist activity financing issues. Tue, 1 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/publications/FINS/2011-02-17-eng.asp Clarification of the application of the PCMLTFA relating to insolvency practitioners offering trustee in bankruptcy services Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/publications/brochure/2011-02/1-eng.asp This pamphlet explains how sharing intelligence about financial transactions can help identify new targets, locate hidden proceeds of crime and provide the supporting information necessary to obtain warrants. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/publications/watch-regard/2011-01-eng.asp The Money Laundering and Terrorist Activity Financing Watch presents a quarterly review of news articles summarizing relevant money laundering and terrorist activity financing issues. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/ps-pa/2011-02-04-eng.asp Remarks before the Senate Special Committee (Anti-Terrorism) on February 4, 2011. Mon, 7 Feb 2011 13:00:00 EST http://vpdreleases.icontext.com/2011/01/27/projects-rescue-and-tyrant/ Vancouver Police Department lays criminal organization charges Tue, 1 Feb 2011 08:00:00 EST http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/new-neuf/pre-ped/2011-01-20-eng.asp Explains that laundering the proceeds of tax evasion is a money laundering offence. Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:00:00 EST