Understanding AML Compliance: Basics and Regulations
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Compliance Services for MSB Licensing and PSP Registration in Canada
ABM Global Compliance helps Canadian money services businesses, payment providers, and fintechs meet every FINTRAC and regulatory obligation. From MSB licensing to PSP registration and ongoing AML support, we turn complex requirements into clear, defensible compliance outcomes.
- FINTRAC Registered
- Cross-Border Expertise
- Audit Ready
Trusted by Clients Worldwide
About ABM
Trusted Regulatory Compliance Partner in Canada
ABM Global Compliance delivers specialist AML and regulatory compliance services to Canadian financial firms. Backed by chartered expertise across the UK and Canada, we guide MSBs, PSPs, and VASPs through licensing, registration, and ongoing obligations with confidence and precision.
- Dedicated CAMLO and advisory support
- Full PCMLTFA and RPAA alignment
- Cross-border UK and Canada expertise
- Practical, audit-defensible compliance frameworks
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Our Compliance Services
End-to-End Compliance Services for Regulated Firms
We provide complete compliance services covering registration, licensing, program development, and reporting. Whether you are launching a payment platform or scaling an established MSB, our team manages your regulatory journey so you can focus on growth.
PSP Registration
End-to-end PSP registration support under Canada's Retail Payment Activities Act framework.
MSB Licensing
Complete MSB licensing and FINTRAC registration for money services businesses nationwide.
Banking
Deliver secure banking compliance solutions supporting regulatory excellence and operational efficiency.
AML Compliance
Build robust AML frameworks ensuring regulatory compliance and effective financial crime prevention.
Regulatory Consulting
Receive strategic regulatory advice supporting sustainable growth and complete compliance confidence.
Transaction Monitoring
Ongoing transaction monitoring and screening to detect and report suspicious activity.
Compliance Advantage
Compliance That Protects Growth
Regulatory penalties in Canada now reach millions, and enforcement is tightening under Bill C-12. Our compliance services shield your business from fines, reputational damage, and banking loss, keeping you registered, reporting, and ready for any FINTRAC examination.
- Avoid costly FINTRAC penalties
- Protect vital banking relationships
- Stay ahead of regulatory change
- Build lasting regulator confidence
Industries Served
Specialist Compliance Across Regulated Sectors
Every regulated sector faces distinct AML risks and reporting duties. ABM Global Compliance delivers targeted compliance services shaped around your industry, from credit unions to crypto platforms, ensuring each obligation is met accurately and defensibly across Canada.
Credit Unions
Credit unions manage complex member relationships and cash flows that attract regulatory scrutiny and demand robust anti-money laundering oversight at every stage.
We design scalable AML frameworks, training, and monitoring that keep credit unions fully aligned with PCMLTFA and FINTRAC expectations year-round.
Money Services Businesses (MSBs)
MSBs face some of Canada’s strictest reporting duties, with registration, recordkeeping, and monitoring obligations that carry heavy penalties for non-compliance.
Our team handles MSB licensing, FINTRAC registration, and full program development so your business operates confidently within the regulatory framework.
Payment Service Providers (PSPs)
Payment service providers must now register under the Retail Payment Activities Act and satisfy Bank of Canada oversight alongside AML obligations.
We guide PSPs through registration, risk management frameworks, and reporting, ensuring smooth approval and continued regulatory good standing nationwide.
Remittance Companies
Remittance firms move funds across borders, exposing them to sanctions, layering, and terrorist-financing risks that regulators watch closely.
ABM builds tailored KYC, screening, and reporting controls that protect remittance operators while keeping cross-border transactions fully compliant.
Digital Wallet Providers
Wallets that store or transfer customer funds often fall under Canadian reporting rules without their operators realising.
We confirm your exact position, then build registration, monitoring, and reporting that match how your wallet works.
Cryptocurrency & VASPs
Virtual asset service providers face intense scrutiny over wallet monitoring, travel-rule compliance, and transaction transparency under FATF-driven standards.
We provide VASP registration, blockchain-aware monitoring, and tailored AML programs that keep crypto businesses compliant and banking-ready.
Why Choose Us
Why Canadian Firms Choose ABM Compliance
Specialist Expertise
Our advisors bring deep FINTRAC, PCMLTFA, and RPAA knowledge, translating dense regulation into clear, actionable steps for your business.
Cross-Border Strength
As part of the ABM group operating across the UK and Canada, we bring rare dual-jurisdiction compliance insight to every engagement.
Practical Partnership
We work as an extension of your team, offering responsive, partner-led support that keeps you compliant, confident, and audit-ready.
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Nationwide Coverage
Compliance Services Across Canada
We support regulated businesses nationwide, from Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal to Calgary, Ottawa, and beyond. Wherever your firm operates, ABM Global Compliance delivers consistent, reliable compliance services aligned with federal FINTRAC and provincial regulatory requirements.
How We Work
Our Compliance Process
We keep compliance simple with a clear, structured process. From initial assessment through registration and ongoing support, every step is managed transparently, giving you certainty at each stage of your regulatory journey across Canada.
STEP 1
Assess
We review your business, risk profile, and current compliance gaps thoroughly.
STEP 2
Register
We handle MSB licensing, PSP registration, and all regulatory filings.
STEP 3
Implement
We build tailored AML programs, policies, and monitoring controls together.
STEP 4
Support
We provide ongoing advisory, reporting, and audit-ready compliance maintenance always.
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
Canadian financial firms trust ABM Global Compliance to navigate complex regulation with clarity and care. From MSB licensing to ongoing AML support, our clients value our responsiveness, expertise, and genuine commitment to their long-term compliance success.
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Request Your Compliance Consultation
Tell us about your business and compliance goals. Our specialists will review your needs and outline a clear path through MSB licensing, PSP registration, or any AML obligation you face.
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Book a no-obligation discovery call with our compliance experts and get straightforward answers tailored to your business today.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Compliance Questions Answered
Have questions about MSB licensing, PSP registration, or AML compliance in Canada? Below are clear answers to what regulated businesses ask us most. For anything specific to your situation, our specialists are ready to help.
What is MSB licensing in Canada?
MSB licensing means registering your money services business with FINTRAC before operating. It requires a compliance program, appointed officer, and ongoing reporting. ABM manages the full registration and keeps your business continuously compliant with PCMLTFA obligations.
Who needs PSP registration under the RPAA?
Payment service providers performing retail payment functions must register with the Bank of Canada under the Retail Payment Activities Act. ABM handles your application, risk management framework, and reporting to ensure smooth approval and continued regulatory good standing.
What do your compliance services include?
Our compliance services cover registration, licensing, AML program development, transaction monitoring, regulatory reporting, and independent audits. We tailor each engagement to your sector and risk profile, delivering complete, defensible support from onboarding through ongoing maintenance.
How long does FINTRAC registration take?
Most FINTRAC registrations are processed within several business days, though complex corporate structures take longer. ABM prepares and submits everything accurately the first time, preventing avoidable delays and keeping your launch timeline firmly on track.
Do you serve businesses across Canada?
Yes. ABM Global Compliance supports regulated firms nationwide, from Toronto and Vancouver to Montreal, Calgary, and beyond. Our compliance services align with federal FINTRAC requirements and relevant provincial regulations, wherever your business operates.
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