FINTRAC Compliance for Foreign Exchange Companies

Our AI-driven engine classifies, flags, and prepares your STRs, EFTRs, LCTRs, LVCTR, and CDRs for direct FINTRAC submission — in seconds.

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Why Foreign Exchange Companies Choose Comply+

Foreign exchange operations require meticulous compliance tracking for currency transactions, international transfers, and regulatory reporting. Comply+ simplifies FINTRAC reporting for foreign exchange companies, many of which are registered as Money Service Businesses (MSBs) and face the same compliance obligations.

Currency Exchange Transaction Reporting

Automatically detect and report large currency exchange transactions (LCTRs) and electronic fund transfers (EFTRs) with accurate currency conversion tracking. Our system handles multiple currencies and automatically converts to CAD using Bank of Canada rates for accurate reporting.

International Transfer Compliance

Manage compliance for international wire transfers and cross-border transactions with automated EFTR detection and submission. Track all international currency movements and ensure timely reporting of transactions exceeding $10,000 CAD.

Multi-Currency Support

Handle transactions in multiple currencies with automatic conversion and reporting in Canadian dollars for FINTRAC compliance. Process transactions in USD, EUR, GBP, and other major currencies while maintaining accurate CAD reporting.

Reporting Requirements

Foreign Exchange Reporting Requirements

Money Service Businesses must file four main report types to FINTRAC under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA). Understanding these requirements is critical for maintaining compliance and avoiding penalties.

Large Cash Transaction Reports (LCTR)

Required for cash transactions of $10,000 or more CAD in a single transaction or multiple transactions totaling $10,000+ within 24 hours from the same individual or entity.

Deadline: Within 15 days of the transaction

Large Virtual Currency Transaction Reports (LVCTR)

Required for virtual currency transactions valued at $10,000 or more CAD (single transaction or multiple adding up over 24 hours). Introduced in 2021 as Canada expanded AML rules to cover virtual currency.

Deadline: Within 5 working days

Electronic Funds Transfer Reports (EFTR)

Required for international wire transfers of $10,000 or more (to or from foreign countries). Domestic EFTs within Canada are NOT reportable.

Deadline: Within 5 working days

Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR)

Required when there are reasonable grounds to suspect a transaction is related to money laundering or terrorist financing. No dollar threshold—suspicion-based, not amount-based reporting.

Deadline: As soon as possible after confirming suspicion

Enforcement & Penalties

The Cost of Non-Compliance: Administrative Monetary Penalties

Many foreign exchange companies are registered as Money Service Businesses (MSBs) and face the same enforcement risks. Recent MSB penalties demonstrate that compliance failures result in significant financial consequences.

Recent MSB Penalties (Applicable to FX Companies)

Since many foreign exchange companies are registered as MSBs, they face the same compliance obligations and enforcement risks. Recent MSB penalties highlight the importance of maintaining effective compliance programs:

Juba Express Inc. — $67,150

December 2025 — Toronto, Ontario

Multiple compliance failures including no effective compliance regime, no proper risk assessment, and failures to submit EFT and LCT reports.

Read case study

MP Technology Services Ltd. — $536,853.35

December 2025 — Foreign MSB

Failed to submit STRs and EFT reports, demonstrating FINTRAC's focus on reporting failures across all MSB types.

Read case study

Bill C-2: Increased Penalties

Under Bill C-2 (tabled June 2025), maximum Administrative Monetary Penalties have increased dramatically:

  • Entities: Up to $20 million (previously $500,000) — a 40x increase
  • Individuals: Up to $4 million (previously $100,000)
  • Criminal penalties: Certain compliance failures can now result in criminal prosecution and imprisonment
Learn more about Bill C-2

Enforcement Trends

FINTRAC's enforcement activity has reached record levels:

  • 23 Notices of Violation issued in 2024–25, the highest annual volume since FINTRAC gained AMP powers in 2008
  • More than $25 million in total penalties in 2024–25
  • Over 150 penalties imposed since 2008 across casinos, financial entities, MSBs, real estate brokers, and other sectors
  • FINTRAC is moving from a primarily educational posture to a supervisory model anchored in credible deterrence
Platform Features

Complete FINTRAC Compliance Solution

From batch uploads to direct FINTRAC submission — everything you need in one platform

Direct FINTRAC Submission

Submit reports directly to FINTRAC securely. No need to log in to the FINTRAC website — everything is handled within Comply+.

Autopilot Mode for Connected Databases

For fully connected databases, enable autopilot for automatic submission of LCTRs, LVCTRs, and EFTRs. Our proprietary aiSTR™ technology handles suspicious transaction detection, requiring manual review only for STRs.

Intelligent Batch Processing

For non-connected databases, upload a CSV of transactions. Automatically detect required reports and generate draft LCTRs, LVCTRs, EFTRs, CDRs, and STRs with AI-powered analysis for faster, more accurate detection.

AI-Driven STR Detection

Our proprietary aiSTR™ technology automatically flags high-risk transactions and drafts narratives aligned with FINTRAC risk indicators. You retain full control with manual overrides and flexible selection during batch processing.

Customer & Location Management

Maintain complete customer and location data with direct integrations to providers like SumSub, with more coming online soon. Reports auto-populate with existing records, while prompts ensure any missing information is captured.

Draft & Save Reports

Create and save draft reports — including AI-generated STR narratives — for later completion. Work at your own pace with automatic data preservation.

STR Extensions Made Simple

Add STR extensions to existing reports (LCTR/LVCTR/EFTR/CDR) with one click. Fill only additional fields — no separate forms.

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AI Model Configuration

Risk Detection Settings

Risk Indicator A
Identified: 87%
Risk Indicator B
Identified: 94%
Risk Indicator C
Identified: 82%
Overall Risk Rating78%

Recommended STR filing

aiSTR 2.0

Advanced risk flagging via AI. Machine learning flags suspicious transaction patterns — reducing false positives and helping teams act faster on STRs.

Direct Slack integration for no login STR review/submissions

Maximize risk detection with custom set, and AI-driven risk indicators

Set your risk indicator weightings, or let aiSTR optimize detection

Generate higher accuracy through reinforced learning

30-Minute Demo

See Comply+ in action.

Watch us process transactions, demonstrate aiSTR™ detection technology, and show autopilot mode for connected databases.

1. Data Processing

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2. aiSTR™ Technology

See AI-powered suspicious transaction detection in action

3. Autopilot Mode

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