FATF seeks consultation on mutual evaluation standards

Tweet In preparation for the 4th round of mutual evaluations, the FATF is reviewing the standards with which it performs its evaluations and has released a consultation paper for public input on the following topics: risk based approaches; tax crimes as a predicate offence for money laundering; customer due diligence mechanisms; politically exposed persons; and […]

FINTRAC participating in FATF study on new payment methods

Tweet According to this article in the Toronto Star, FINTRAC is working with the FATF to evaluate money laundering and terrorist financing risks associated with prepaid cards, mobile payment services and Internet based payment services. The FATF will be collating information from cases where mobile and Internet based payment services were used to launder funds or […]