How To Renew Your MSB Registration with FINTRAC
Steps to Access FINTRAC’s Secure MSB Registration Portal To renew your MSB registration with FINTRAC, you must first access their secure MSB Registration portal. Ensuring you have your login credentials is the initial step. If you notice that your MSB’s registration is expiring soon, there are several steps that you should take proactively. Retrieving Login...
Read MoreWhat is the 2024 FINTRAC cyber incident and how long will the outage last?
Details of the March 2024 Cyber Incident In March 2024, FINTRAC experienced a significant cyber incident that disrupted its operations. This attack is part of a broader trend of increasing cyber threats globally, as seen with recent incidents involving the African Union and an Israeli nuclear facility. Nature of the Attack The cyberattack on FINTRAC...
Read MoreHow To Buy an Existing Canadian FINTRAC MSB
Understanding FINTRAC MSB Registration Requirements Money Services Businesses (MSBs) are required to register with FINTRAC to ensure that it is aware of their activities, operations, and structures in Canada. The registration information allows FINTRAC to assess the eligibility of owners, directors, and senior officers to operate an MSB in Canada. When an MSB does not...
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