Spilling secrets: The end of confidentiality in offshore financial centres
The Cayman Islands, Nevis and the British Virgin Islands (“BVI“) bring to mind images of turquoise waters, white sand beaches and offshore bank accounts and corporations where the super wealthy stash […]
The Recovery of Stolen Assets in Canada: Civil and Criminal Remedies
In Canada, the fraud victim has four avenues that would aid in the recovery of the stolen funds: (1) the pursuit of civil remedies; (2) the pursuit of criminal remedies; […]
Case Law Update: i Trade Finance Inc v Bank of Montreal
Secured Transaction Personal Property Security Act Equity Fraud
Real Estate Developers Must Comply with Anti-Money Laundering Legislation
Real estate developers must now comply with the reporting, client identification and record keeping requirements within this legislation.
Toronto’s “Harmonized” Comprehensive Zoning By-law: Closer to Approval
Since 2004, the City of Toronto has been working on harmonizing the 43 different zoning by-laws inherited from its pre-amalgamation municipalities into one single comprehensive zoning by-law.
New Duties for Real Estate Developers Under Money Laundering Legislation
On February 20, 2009, a key amendment to regulations under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, 2000, c.17 will come into force.
Bank Fraud: Practical and Legal Repercussions
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