Outlier Compliance Group

💡 Full-time hire or consultant? The right choice can make all the difference in your compliance strategy. In this #WeeklyCupOfCompliance, Outlier's Rodney MacInnes CAMS, CBP, CEP, CRC breaks down the key factors to consider before making the call. Cost, expertise, and flexibility all come into play—but which option fits your business best? Have you faced this decision before? What influenced your choice? Let’s discuss! ⬇️ #Compliance #AML #RiskManagement #HiringStrategy #RegulatoryCompliance

A great leader doesn’t have all the answers—they have the right team. And according to Amber D. Scott, one of the best things you can do for that team is step aside and let them shine. In this #WeeklyCupOfCompliance, Outlier’s Chairperson & Co-Founder shares her take on leadership, growth, and why trust is everything. How do you empower your team to do their best work? Let’s chat in the comments! ⬇️ #Leadership #TrustYourTeam #Compliance #AML

🚨 2025 AML Changes Are Here – Are You Ready? 🚨 The latest changes to Canadian #AML regulations were officially published in the Canada gazette yesterday. This round of changes brings new reporting entities, import/export declarations, information-sharing rules, and beneficial ownership transparency requirements into play. Key updates include: 📌 New reporting entities: Factoring companies, cheque cashing companies, and financing & leasing companies must comply with the PCMLTFA and implement compliance programs by April 1, 2025. 📌 Trade-based money laundering (TBML) measures: Importers/exporters must now declare if goods are linked to crime, money laundering, or sanctions evasion starting April 1, 2025.  📌 Information sharing: Reporting entities can share data to detect financial crime—under strict privacy safeguards. This comes into force immediately.  📌 Beneficial ownership discrepancy reporting: New requirements for CBCA corporations, starting October 1, 2025. The timeline for most requirements has moved up, with most changes taking effect on April 1, 2025—giving businesses little time to prepare. 💡 We’ve broken down the changes and created a redlined version of the regulations to help you navigate these changes with ease which you can read about here: https://lnkd.in/eKXKwmSt If you are one of the new reporting entities, you can read more about your obligations via the following blogs we have drafted: 📌 Factoring Companies: https://lnkd.in/eiQkX6mn 📌 Cheque Cashing Companies: https://lnkd.in/ew29iEMG 📌 Financing & Leasing Companies: https://lnkd.in/e3EbixAW Need help updating or creating your compliance program? We’re here to help. Get in touch! #Compliance #FINTRAC #RegulatoryUpdates #MoneyLaundering #FinancialCrime #TBML #Factoring #Financing #Leasing #ChequeCashing

Not everyone chooses compliance—some of us stumble into it. But for David Vijan, CAMS, CBP, it became a career he’s truly passionate about. In this #WeeklyCupOfCompliance, our CEO talks about why he loves this field, what makes a great compliance professional, and his best advice for anyone building a career. What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received? Drop it below! ⬇️ #CareerAdvice #ComplianceLife #AML #Leadership

Does size really matter? When it comes to compliance programs, the answer isn’t what you think. In this #WeeklyCupOfCompliance, Outlier's Divya B. breaks down why scaling compliance isn’t about how big your program is—it’s about making sure it actually works. What’s one challenge you’ve seen when trying to scale compliance? Let’s chat below! ⬇️ #Compliance #AML #ScalingSmart #RiskManagement #RegulatoryCompliance #OutlierCompliance

Growth is exciting—but it comes with risks. 🚀 In this #WeeklyCupOfCompliance, Outlier's Karene Lewis, CHRP breaks down why the right people and the right controls make all the difference when scaling in a digital world. What’s your biggest challenge when it comes to scaling compliance? Drop your thoughts below! ⬇️ #AML #Compliance #ScalingSmart #RiskManagement #DigitalTransformation #OutlierCompliance

Who is Outlier? 🚀 In this #WeeklyCupOfCompliance, our Chairperson & Co-Founder, Amber D. Scott, shares how Outlier became Canada’s best compliance consulting firm—by doing things differently. From our expertise to our client-first approach, we’ve built a reputation on trust, transparency, and real results. What’s the #1 thing you look for in a compliance partner? Drop your thoughts below! ⬇️ #Compliance #AML #WhoIsOutlier #BusinessSuccess #RegulatoryExperts #OutlierCompliance

What makes good policies & procedures? Outlier's Hannah Winter, CAMS, FIS breaks it down. ✅ In this #WeeklyCupOfCompliance, Hannah shares why well-crafted policies aren’t just about checking a box—they need to be clear, practical, and actually useful. Because let’s be honest, no one follows a policy they can’t understand! What’s one thing you wish more policies got right? Drop your thoughts below! ⬇️ #Compliance #AML #PoliciesThatWork #RiskManagement #OutlierCompliance

Canada Adds Seven Criminal Organizations to Terrorist List The Government of Canada has designated seven transnational criminal organizations as terrorist entities: 💠Cártel del Golfo 💠Cártel de Sinaloa 💠La Familia Michoacana 💠Cárteles Unidos 💠La Mara Salvatrucha 💠Tren de Aragua 💠Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación FINTRAC Canada | CANAFE Canada is reminding businesses subject to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (#PCMLTFA) to update their compliance programs to include these newly listed entities and to update their sanctions screening processes. Regulated entities should also review past transactions and assess whether terrorist property reports need to be filed. Need help understanding what this means for your compliance obligations? We’re here to help. Contact us. #FINTRAC #ComplianceMatters #FinancialCrime #RiskManagement #OutlierSolutions