Emerging Risks: Fintech, Virtual Assets & Beyond

"Course 7 of 8 in the StudyAML Canada Series. Emerging Risks: Fintech, Virtual Assets & Beyond prepares Canadian financial professionals to navigate the fast-changing world of digital finance with confidence. This 20–25 minute course explores how innovation intersects with compliance — from fintech and virtual assets to AI-driven analytics — providing practical insight into managing risk, meeting regulatory expectations, and strengthening institutional resilience in the digital era."

20 - 25 minutes

Certificate Included

Canada

Description

Technology is transforming how financial services operate — bringing new efficiencies, products, and risks. Emerging Risks: Fintech, Virtual Assets & Beyond examines how fintech innovation, digital currencies, blockchain, and artificial intelligence are reshaping Canada’s AML/ATF landscape. Learners explore regulatory expectations under the PCMLTFA, understand FINTRAC’s approach to new technologies, and develop practical strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate emerging risks within a principles-based compliance framework.

What will you learn?

Module 1 – Fintech and the Future of Financial Services
Discover how fintech innovation is redefining banking, payments, and investment in Canada — and why digital-first platforms must meet the same AML/ATF standards as traditional financial institutions.
Module 2 – Virtual Assets, DeFi, and Blockchain Risks
Understand how cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and decentralized finance operate, the risks they pose, and the regulatory obligations for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) under the PCMLTFA.
Module 3 – Payments, AI, and Emerging Technologies
Examine how mobile payments, real-time transfers, and artificial intelligence are transforming financial transactions — and learn how technology can both create and combat financial crime.
Module 4 – Future-Proofing Compliance
Explore how institutions can prepare for the next wave of innovation, including Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), tokenized assets, and AI-driven compliance tools, while building a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement.

Course Content

Module 1 – Fintech and the Future of Financial Services
Module 2 – Virtual Assets, DeFi, and Blockchain Risks
Module 3 – Payments, AI, and Emerging Technologies
Module 4 – Future-Proofing Compliance