FINTRAC Updates
These FINTRAC notices have been curated specifically for Canadian jewellers.

Increased Monitoring Necessary for transactions with High Risk Countries
FINTRAC’s July 15, 2026, advisory is more than just a standard update. It highlights current risks such as money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions evasion, and

FINTRAC imposes an administrative monetary penalty on Birks Group Inc.
FINTRAC has announced that it has imposed an administrative monetary penalty on Birks Group Inc., also operating as Birks. Following a compliance examination, this dealer in precious metals

FINTRAC publishes information on the implementation of new legislative amendments
The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) published information on the implementation of legislative amendments to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and

All you need to know about Sanctions Compliance requirements for Canadian Jewellers
Sanctions are laws that restrict doing business with certain individuals, companies, or countries. For Jewellers known as Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones businesses, complying

FINTRAC publishes a video on compliance obligations
The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) has published a video that provides an overview of its mandate and explains key compliance

FINTRAC imposes an administrative monetary penalty on Griffin Jewellery Designs Inc.
FINTRAC announced today that it has imposed an administrative monetary penalty on Griffin Jewellery Designs Inc. Following a compliance examination, Griffin Jewellery Designs Inc., a

FINTRAC Advisory
In order to protect the international financial system from money laundering and terrorist financing risks, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issued a statement on