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Mar 20, 2025

UK, Sweden plan to protect cash; Canada loves contactless pay

Barclays is struggling to have parts of its British payment company sold. Meanwhile, BBVA is busy with expanding its stablecoin operations in Switzerland. Let’s take a deep look into the recent changes in the world payment industry. Swift creates a global system for digital fiat funds Within the framework of…

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Mar 17, 2025

Canada: Deadline approaching for registration under the Retail Payment Activities Act

The RPAA-covered enrollment due date is impending. Lawful organizations and substitutes involved in purchasing operations receive a fifteen-day opportunity to apply to the BOC. A formal announcement of an offense under the Act, a mandatory 60-day moratorium on mercantile remittance services, or severe fiscal consequences could follow non-compliance. Suppose either…

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Mar 13, 2025

With Fintechs All Around, Regulating Payments Will Be Tricky for Bank of Canada

The rapid proliferation of financial technology (fintech) has metamorphosed the landscape of finance across Canada and the rest of the world. Fintech companies have provided state-of-the-art payment mechanisms, promising speed, convenience, and savings for consumers and businesses. Yet, their rapid expansion also throws up regulatory challenges for institutions such as…

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Mar 13, 2025

Canadian Payments Platform Loonio Expands into Coverage Sector

Loonio, a Canadian digital payments platform, today announced its entry into the protective coverage space. The strategic aim is to facilitate the delivery of financial services that integrate basic transactions with the option of deeming them a sort of coverage. By integrating protection into its platform, Loonio will thus forge…

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Mar 13, 2025

Navro secures FMSB registration to provide money transfer services to businesses in Canada

Since its establishment in the UK, Navro, a virtual payments organization, has captured a global market with a successful registration for FMSB in Canada by FINTRAC to give business money conveyance offerings across the nation. This guide will make you go over the main aspects of the topic and help…

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Mar 13, 2025

Payments Canada: Rate of Payment Fraud Higher Among Businesses Than Consumers

Revenue fraud is a significant concern for both firms and consumers in Canada. While consumers are generally aware of threats like phishing and identity theft, recent data reveals that Canadian industries face a higher risk of payment fraud than individual consumers. Payments Canada, the national economic system operator, has reported…

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Mar 11, 2025

Canada Seeks 40-Fold Increase In AML Penalty Fines, and more

In December 2024, the Canadian government unveiled substantial proposals to strengthen its anti-money laundering (AML) framework. These calculations aim to enhance the enforcement capabilities of the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) and align with global standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The proposed…

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Feb 28, 2025

MSB license: key requirements and application process

An MSB license is a mandatory authorization for organizations connected to monetary exchange, e-currency settlement, and related investments. Accounting reliability and legislative obedience are protected by this license, which guarantees adherence with AML and CTF rules. A company’s credibility is also increased by purchasing an MSB license, which promotes cooperation…

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Feb 10, 2025

Advantages and Disadvantages of Operating with a Limited Payment Institution License (SEMI)

Small Electronic Money Institutions (SEMIs) are monetary entities to delete, manage, and facilitate (e-money) transactions under a closely monitored but limited scheme. Compared to fully licensed (EMIs), these firms function under less stringent abidance mandates and offer monetary solutions, prepaid charges, and e-wallets. While obtaining a SEMI license provides numerous…

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Jan 31, 2025

Acquiring a Canadian Money Services Business License

All enterprises, the activities of which are related to finances, must abide by specific rules in order to put a stop to the process of illicit concealing the origin of money and the provision of monetary support to terrorists. These rules are showcased in the PCMLTFA. This guide will help…

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Dec 5, 2024

Overcoming Key Challenges Faced by MSBs in Canada: Strategies for Success

Nowadays, both new and long-established Canadian MSBs encounter an array of difficulties and impediments. They vary from perplexing regulations to operational inefficiency and competitiveness in the developing market. Comprehending all those complications and learning how to cope with them will guarantee a favorable long-lasting outcome of your business activity. This…

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Dec 5, 2024

Popularity of MSB Licensing in Canada: from Real-Life Cases

Nowadays, businesses in Canada which are involved in activities pertaining to money conveying, convertibility, and management of funds gained considerable renown. It can be motivated by different factors, making them an appealing variant for international customers searching for monetary services. Nevertheless, there are a great deal of requirements and impediments…

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