Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime

Uniting Canada’s top regulators and industry leaders to address key challenges in Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crimes.

AML compliance for reporting entities has never been of greater critical importance than it is today. With the growing sophistication of criminals and the methods and technologies that they employed, combined with the intensified focus on AML by the government and the public, the risks, both financial and reputational, for non-compliance is immense.

Join us in person in Toronto or via livestream to gain practical guidance and insights into how to develop and implement a compliance program that can adapt with the latest technological tools and sufficiently meet emerging regulatory obligations. Engage and network with our stellar speaker faculty and your peers so that you can stay on the cutting edge of the latest developments in law and practice.

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AML Enforcement Is Escalating — Is Your Compliance Program Ready?

FINTRAC has issued 78 administrative monetary penalties totaling $234.7 million between 2021 and 2026 (to date) — including four penalties already in 2026, following a record 30 issued in 2025. At the same time, the Bank of Canada has exercised its authority under the Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA) to issue compliance orders against payment providers for failing to safeguard client funds.

The message to financial institutions, money services businesses (MSBs), payment providers, and compliance officers is clear: AML compliance, risk management, and regulatory governance expectations are higher than ever.

In this heightened enforcement environment, organizations must proactively strengthen their anti-money laundering (AML) compliance programs, prepare for FINTRAC examinations, address retail payments and consumer protection obligations, and ensure their controls, monitoring, and reporting frameworks can withstand regulatory scrutiny.

Who Should Attend

Anti-Money Laundering, Risk Management and Compliance Professionals in:

Credit Unions
Trust & Loan Companies
Insurance and Re-Insurance
Asset-Management
Securities Firms
Mortgage Companies
Securities & Fund Brokers & Dealers
Investment and Financial Managers & Advisors
Other Financial and Money Services Businesses

As well as Senior Professionals working
in the areas of:

Payment Processing
Virtual Currency
Precious Metals, Gems and Jewelry
Real Estate Development & Brokerage
Accounting
Legal Services
Gaming & Casino Operations
Financial Policy & Regulation
Foreign Exchange Dealers
Subsidiaries of International Financial Institutions

Participating Companies

Anti-Money Laundering, Risk Management and Compliance Professionals in:

BMO Financial Group
BNP Paribas Canada
Bridgewater Bank
Equitable Bank
Haventree Bank

EY
Ontario Desjardins Credit Union
Royal Bank of Canada
Scotiabank
TD Bank

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Networking Opportunities

Networking Breaks

Over 5 hours of networking to meet face-to-face with senior AML and sanctions compliance leaders and peers financial institutions, regulators, industry experts, and more.

Cocktail Reception

Forge connections and unwind as a community at the end of day one.

Mock Exam

Test your knowledge and benchmark your skills with peers in a hands-on Mock Exam.

Interactive Roundtable Discussions

After each expert presentation, join small-group Interactive Roundtable Discussions to explore challenges from multiple perspectives.

CPD & CIRO Accreditation

This 2-day conference qualifies for CIRO credits. As well, it can be applied towards substantive hours and professionalism hours of annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required by the Law Society of Ontario.

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Artificial Intelligence You Can Trust: An Evaluation Framework for Navigating Business Stakeholders

As AI adoption accelerates across AML and financial crime compliance, institutions face growing pressure to ensure new technologies are transparent, explainable, and audit-ready.

In this whitepaper, Sigma360 introduces the GRACE framework — a practical approach for evaluating Generative AI solutions through the lens of governance, model reliability, compliance, security, and human oversight. Includes actionable guidance for vendor assessments and AI implementation in regulated environments.

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