▸ Industry · CANADA

Canadian Fintech & Virtual Assets — MSB/VASP Advisory, PCMLTFA Compliance, Big Five Banking

Advisory on fintech company formation, VASP and MSB licensing and EMI applications, together with the compliance file banks review. The three workstreams move in sync under one partner. The client holds the licence and runs the business; we do not hold, exchange or transfer client funds or crypto-assets.

▸ Structure

Client's licensed entity (CA/EE/AE) + banking + payment rails

▸ Banking

Compliance files for MSB-grade banks and EMIs; custodian chosen by the client

▸ Compliance

Advisory on MSB / VASP / EMI registration, AML/KYC, MLRO appointment

▸ Tax

Substance requirements set by each regulator

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Sub-verticals in Fintech & virtual assets

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