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Sep 11, 2025

Cryptocurrency exchange obtains a Canadian MSB license

On June 30, 2023, in Santa Clara, California, YOMAEX, the leading global digital currency exchange, achieved a significant milestone by securing a Canadian MSB license as part of its strategic expansion into Canada. This achievement not only signifies a pivotal moment in YOMAEX’s presence within the worldwide digital acquisition trading…

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Sep 2, 2025

Opening a bank account in Canada

Setting up and managing an account in a banking organization is one of the most frequent procedures in the field of banking and finance in Canada. The service of setting up an account is now available not only for citizens but also for foreigners or non-residents. Both businesses and natural…

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Aug 4, 2025

Canada financial regulator seeks feedback on crypto disclosures

Canada’s regulatory authority in financial matters, guided by the OSFI, is actively seeking input on the disclosure of cryptocurrency assets, aligning with broader global trends. This initiative follows the agency’s proposal of new guidelines in July, emphasizing the perceived risks associated with the dynamic nature of the cryptocurrency sector. Background:…

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Jul 3, 2025

Canada’s Retail Payment Activities Act Launches Nov. 1: What Payment Service Providers Need To Prepare

The existence of RPAA considerably alters the regulation of PSPs in Canada. So this is the perfect time to make yourself ready. Nowadays, all PSPs are obliged to enroll with the Bank of Canada. The following gives a more overarching view of those persons and entities subject to the RPAA,…

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Jul 3, 2025

Why registering under Canada’s Retail Payments Activities Act has a multitude of benefits

Organizations which deal with payment offerings in Canada are obliged to adhere to the severe rules under the RPAA from the last quarter of 2024. The aim of these regulations are improvement of safety and dependability of online payments. This area has an effect on millions of everyday transactions. The…

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Jun 18, 2025

Regulatory developments affecting financial services in Canada: What (really) matters for 2025

2025 is becoming a year of significant alterations in many spheres, the field of monetary offerings in particular. It is of high importance to keep up with these developments in order to stay adhered to regulations and identify new favorable circumstances for enterprises. This article will make you go over…

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Jun 13, 2025

Canada’s imminent regulatory changes require PSPs to register

New rules for PSPs are on their way. It will become very important for both local and overseas providers to enroll with the country’s central fiscal institution. An official from this establishment says that it is of high significance for these providers to perform enrollment. She also outlines the stages…

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Jun 12, 2025

Bank of Canada publishes applicants’ list of retail payment service providers

This official statement is an oddity because we just don’t see these kinds of regulatory updates. This is a big deal. The Bank of Canada (the Bank) did something big in December 2024 – a first in fact; it released their first-ever sign-up sheet which are pre-approved for submission under…

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Jun 9, 2025

Moving money with confidence: Canada’s new regime for retail payments supervision

Nowadays, online payments have become an integral part of our lives. We resort to them every day. This is why all transactions must be strictly overseed. Canada’s fiscal institution understands its role in controlling monetary market infrastructure and notable  systems of payment. In case there are some problems with these…

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Jun 9, 2025

More Changes to Canadian Anti-Money Laundering Legislation

2023 was a year of significant alterations in the Canadian regulation of businesses. The aim of all implemented changes are strengthening local AML and CTF structure, expanding reporting obligations, increasing oversight for MSBs, putting forward stronger enforcement and clarity, etc. This article will introduce the changes for enhancement of a…

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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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