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![]() Your ObligationsThe following is a summary of the legislative requirements under the PCMLTFA applicable to those engaged in the business of remitting or transmitting funds by any means, through any person, entity or electronic funds transfer network. It also applies to those parties who are in the business of issuing or redeeming money orders, travellers' cheques or other similar negotiable instruments. Money services businesses include alternative money remittance systems (such as Hawala, Hundi or Chitti), as well as financial entities involved in the remittance or transfer of funds, the issuance or redemption of money orders, travellers' cheques or other similar negotiable instruments, for anyone who is not an account holder.
FINTRAC Interpretation NoticesFINTRAC issues FINTRAC interpretation notices (FINs) to provide technical interpretations
and positions regarding certain provisions contained in the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering)
and Terrorist Financing Act and associated Regulations.
Obligation to Report
Record KeepingThe following records must be kept:
See Guideline 6: Record Keeping and Client Identification Ascertaining IdentificationSpecific measures must be taken to identify the following individuals or entities:
See Guideline 6: Record Keeping and Client Identification Third-Party DeterminationWhere a large cash transaction record is required, or when you create a client information record, you must take reasonable measures to determine whether the individual is acting on behalf of a third party. In cases where a third party is involved, specific information about the third party and the relationship with the individual providing the cash or account holder must be obtained. See Guideline 6: Record Keeping and Client Identification Compliance RegimeThe following four elements must be included in a compliance regime:
See Guideline 4: Implementation of a Compliance Regime Compliance QuestionnairePart of FINTRAC's mandate is to ensure compliance by financial intermediaries and other reporting entities with their obligations under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act and regulations. To do this, we can inquire into your business and examine records, including those relating to your compliance regime. We have developed a Money Services Business / Foreign Exchange Dealer questionnaire for you to provide information concerning you or your organization’s compliance regime. A copy is posted here for you to consult and to provide you with examples of questions FINTRAC may ask in relation to your compliance regime. If you have been selected to complete this questionnaire you will be advised in writing by FINTRAC.
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