
FIC cannot rely on pre-2022 non-compliance in attorney sanctions, High Court finds
Penalties cannot be based on periods before the FIC assumed supervisory authority, and remediation must be fully considered when imposing sanctions.

Penalties cannot be based on periods before the FIC assumed supervisory authority, and remediation must be fully considered when imposing sanctions.

A significant ruling by the Appeal Board rendered the processes outlined in the circulars published in 2022 invalid.

The Appeal Board dismisses an FSP’s argument that its close ties with its sole shareholder reduced the need for comprehensive due diligence.

The firm of attorneys said its non-compliance was not intentional and was the result of a lack of awareness.