IIROC releases AML compliance guide
The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) yesterday released a new Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Guide to replace the IDA's 2002 "Deterring Money Laundering Activity". The new document is intended to provide dealers with guidance on complying with anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing requirements in light of the legislative and regulatory changes of recent years.
According to IIROC, since no standard program will be appropriate for all firms, the guidance has been prepared to assist dealers in adapting their compliance program "specifically to their firm's business, ensuring that it covers the scope of their customer base, the types of accounts, the types of transactions, the extent of the firm's international activities and all the risks and other relevant factors within the firm."
