Thursday, October 23, 2008

Money Laundering in Canada 2008 Conference

FINTRAC Director Jeanne M. Flemming addressed the delegates at the recent conference on Money Laundering in Canada 2008. Although there are many conferences held around the world that deal with money laundering and terrorist financing, this one is different because it’s Canadian. The focus is on Canadian issues, Canadian laws and Canada’s effort to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. (View the Presentation.)

FINTRAC Web-based seminars

Canada's Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre (FINTRAC) is holding a series of Web-based seminars (webinars) in preparation for the coming into force of obligations for new reporting entity sectors under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA). FINTRAC Webinars are free and can be viewed as live presentations on the day they are broadcast or later by linking to the archives. (To participate in an upcoming FINTRAC Webinar, you must register.)

SAR Activity Review – Trends, Tips & Issues

In the United States, the Department of the Treasury oversees the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). FinCEN publishes the SAR Activity Review – Trends, Tips & Issues as a product of close collaboration between regulatory, law enforcement and industry partners. It is intended to provide meaningful information about the preparation, use and value of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) filed by financial institutions.