David Vijan

@OutlierCanada @OutlierGroup @OutlierCanada thank you for all that you have done. Im so happy that I can call you a friend and not only a colleague. The compliance journey continues!

It’s official - yesterday was my last day as CEO of @OutlierGroup, and today is @DavidVijan’s first day as CEO - please show him some compliance love! outliercanada.com/from-the-outgo…

🚨 Canada has issued a new Ministerial Directive on Russia: fintrac-canafe.canada.ca/obligations/di… A big task for compliance, including identifying transactions with a Russia nexus and making corresponding updates to compliance programs. If you need a hand @OutlierGroup is here to help.

@OutlierGroup is excited to be a community partner for the upcoming @Futurist_conf. You can use the code OUTLIER30 for 30% off the ticket price. We also have a couple of community tickets for folks that might not otherwise be able to attend. Slide into my DMs if you want one.

Really excited to be talking #bitcoin at the @PaymentsCanada summit later this month with some of my favourite folks, including @aiouy of @shakepay & @Koleyayyc of @Blockchain_CBC. If you're headed to the summit & have bitcoin question, please hit us up! thesummit.ca/agenda/session…

Excited to have two incredible speakers 🎤joining us at Annual Spring Conference on 📅May 3-4, 2023! Don't miss the chance to hear from @lifesgt from @airdropd_ & #MaudeBlanchette from @lautorite 🔗⬇️ Register now and be inspired!🔗⬇️ 2023springconference.eventbrite.ca

For the @CMSBA’s Annual Spring Training Session (in person & virtual), @PeterMorcos and I will be dishing real talk about #AML Compliance Effectiveness Reviews, and you can get 20% off of the ticket price with the code OUTLIER20 ! eventbrite.ca/e/annual-sprin…

Looking forward @CMSBA Spring Conference on May 3 – 4, 2023 presenting on "A Piece of PIe" (Simple High-Quality Policy Interpretations). Join us for a day of learning and networking. You can use the "OUTLIERS20" code to get 20% off. 2023springconference.eventbrite.ca.

We are pleased to announce @AML_Ninja from @OutlierGroup as a speaker🎙️, who will dive deep into "A Piece of Pie (Simple High Quality Policy Interpretations)" on May 4, 2023❣️ Don't miss your chance to expand your knowledge. Buy your ticket here⬇️🔗 2023springconference.eventbrite.ca

FINTRAC (Canada's #AML regulator) has released a third video in thier ID series on the "dual process method." IMO, it's worth a watch even for compliance geeks like me 🤓 fintrac-canafe.canada.ca/training-forma…

As is tradition, @OutlierGroup has completed a redline of the recent draft changes to the PCMLTFR. 🇨🇦 @DavidVijan has written a thorough overview of the changes, including details on our two newest members, Mortgage Lending and Armoured Car Services. outliercanada.com/proposed-2023-…

⏳Countdown is on! Only 2 days left until our event "What does as soon as “practicable” mean to you when filing STRs?" featuring @AML_Ninja @CDN_AML_Geek @jojomah #MarcelleDadoun.

More changes to Canada's #AML legislation is in the works. Changes include minor technical amendments and some major changes (in comments, along with source links) 🇨🇦 More detailed analysis and tracked changes versions of coming soon from @OutlierGroup 👨‍💻

Thank you @DavidVijan for breaking down the proposed requirements under the Retail Payments Activities Regulations. I expect that the cost and complexity will surprise some of the companies that process payments. outliercanada.com/the-proposed-r…

#ProjectParticipate is a public-private partnership bringing together law enforcement, regulators, and virtual asset service providers (VASPs). @_TCAE_ has generously donated forum space for the Canadian chapter to collaborate.

🎉CMSBA is hosting a session "Most Payment Services Providers are now considered MSBs! Have you registered with FINTRAC yet?💥 Featured presenters; @OutlierCanada @SusanJHan @dtough #PeterMorcos #MarcLemieux @jojomah 🤗ALL WELCOME Register here eventbrite.ca/e/most-psps-ma… (1/2)

We've noticed a few issues with FINTRAC MSB registrations lately & have put together best practices to handle expiring registrations. outliercanada.com/fintrac-msb-re…

Canada's #AML Regulatory landscape for businesses that conduct electronic funds transfer, including payments and crowding, has undergone major changes. More information (and source links, of course) here. Hit us up at @OutlierGroup if you have questions! outliercanada.com/efts-psps-crow…

I know that as we start having in-person meetings again, there is a lot of trepidation out there. We wanted to make @OutlierGroup 's position clear: we respect your freedom of choice on masking & won't ask you to explain yourself. outliercanada.com/outlier-maskin…

FINTRAC 🇨🇦 has released its new Assessment Manual today. Why does this matter? 🤔 💡It provides important details about how examinations are conducted & what documents/data the regulator will examine (including dealers in VC like #bitcoin). fintrac-canafe.canada.ca/guidance-direc…

🚨🚨Bill C-11, the Digital Charter Implementation Act was introduced. If passed, the proposed Act would repeal pt1 of the PIPEDA and a new CPPA would take its place. @DavidVijan does a great job breaking down what this looks to you and your business. outliercanada.com/changes-to-pip…