Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory compliance describes the actions that are taken by a Corporation, or its personnel, to ensure it is conforming to certain accepted standards, laws and regulation

Securities

Who is the Ontario Securities Commission?

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is the regulatory body responsible for regulating the province’s capital markets, according to a mandate established in the Securities Act (Ontario) and the Commodity Futures Act (Ontario). The Commission is a self-funded Crown corporation, accountable to the Legislature through the Minister of Finance.

It administers and enforces securities legislation in the Province of Ontario. Its mandate is to:

Provide protection to investors from unfair, improper and fraudulent practices; and;
Foster fair and efficient capital markets.

To view the Securities Key Features

What is FINTRAC?

The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) is Canada’s financial intelligence unit, a specialized agency created to collect, analyze and disclose financial information and intelligence on suspected money laundering and terrorist financing activities. It operates at arm’s length from law enforcement agencies. Created in July 2000, the Centre is an integral part of Canada’s engagement in the global fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorist activities.

BMG and its subsidiaries are registrants with FINTRAC, as either Securities Dealers or Dealers in Precious Metals and Stones as may be applicable under varying circumstances, and as it relates to our various product offerings.  As a registrant, any and all transactions with both domestic and international clients are assessed and completed in accordance with the regulations, guidelines and directives established by FINTRAC, in our collaborative effort to minimize or eliminate the risks associated with money laundering and terrorist financing activities.

To view the FINTRAC Corporate Policy Statement