Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Policy
- Last updated: July 2025
This Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Policy outlines WeCopy Fintech INC (WCT CA)’s internal procedures and controls designed to detect, prevent, and report money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illicit financial activities.
WeCopy Fintech INC complies with the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) and follows recommendations by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
This policy is applicable to all WCT CA employees, contractors, directors, and relevant business partners.
• Compliance Standards:
WCT CA adheres to PCMLTFA, FINTRAC* regulatory guidance, and FATF standards.
• Risk-Based Approach (RBA):
Risk assessments are conducted to classify customers, services, and geographical exposure into low, medium, or high risk tiers.
• KYC Requirements:
All customers must provide a legal name, valid identification documents, and disclose source of funds when applicable.
• Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD):
Applied to high-risk individuals, business entities, or jurisdictions with elevated financial crime risk.
• Ongoing Monitoring:
WCT CA continuously monitors all accounts to identify and assess suspicious behavior or anomalies.
WCT CA monitors transactional behavior for signs of:
• Unusual volume or velocity.
• Structuring activity (e.g. splitting transactions).
• Inconsistencies with a user’s expected profile.
Any such transactions may be flagged for internal review.
• Suspicious Transaction Reporting (STR):
WCT CA reports to FINTRAC when reasonable suspicion arises regarding any transaction or customer behavior.
• Record Keeping:
All customer due diligence (CDD) records and transaction history will be securely stored for a minimum of five (5) years, in accordance with legal obligations.
• AML Compliance Officer:
A designated AML Officer is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and enforcing this policy.
• Training Program:
All staff members are required to complete AML training upon onboarding and annually thereafter.
• Internal Audits:
Regular compliance audits are performed to evaluate the effectiveness of AML controls.
This AML Policy will be reviewed:
• Annually, or.
• Whenever there is a material change in laws, regulations, or business operations that impact AML compliance.
For questions regarding this policy, please contact: support@wemastertrade.com.
* FINTRAC: Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada.