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The most-listened-to GRIP Podcasts of 2025
Compliance and crypto were two hot topics in the most-listened-to episodes of the year.
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A Valerie Mirko walks us through the RIA and BD year in review
Mirko also touched on public company and crypto matters, saying the agencies will still focus on investor harm but emphasize useful disclosure, welcoming innovation and bolstering the private markets.
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Canada boosts AML enforcement framework in 2025
After a widely-criticized penalty against TD in 2024, FINTRAC signaled a shift towards bigger fines and earlier intervention.
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Swedish FSA fines Svea Bank SKr170m for violating money-laundering regulations
The regulator’s investigation turned up deficiencies in the bank’s risk assessments and customer due diligence measures.
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Sixth SEC crypto roundtable addresses surveillance and privacy tech
Statements by SEC commissioners indicated that maintaining privacy in financial affairs is a critical agency goal, and that individuals should be free to use privacy tools without triggering heightened scrutiny.
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FINTRAC fines Global Currency Exchange over C$70k
The latest in the Canadian financial regulator’s string of AML/CFT enforcement actions.
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TD Bank faces class action lawsuit by former Chinese-American employees
Suit says TD tried to give the impression it was conducting serious investigations during the AML scandal, but was targeting Chinese and Chinese-American employees.
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FINTRAC hits five real estate brokerages with C$368k in AML penalties
Five firms face administrative monetary penalties after exams found gaps in AML programs and suspicious transaction reporting.