Sunday, March 29, 2009

AUSTRAC and FINTRAC sign agreement to share compliance information

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) and the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to share compliance information regarding the legislative obligations that exist for numerous individuals and entities in both countries. The agreement was signed during meetings of the Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units, held in Guatemala City, Guatemala. (Read the FINTRAC Media Release.)