Ongoing Monitoring

Stay ahead of financial crime risks with automated ongoing monitoring that flags suspicious behavior before it becomes a regulatory issue.

Why Ongoing Monitoring?

Ongoing monitoring is a legal requirement under Canada's AML/ATF framework. It ensures that once a business relationship is established, it continues to make sense over time. This means reassessing client risk, identifying unusual patterns, and updating records as client behavior or ownership structures change.

Our Continuous Monitoring service helps reporting entities automate this process, maintain updated risk profiles, and meet their legal obligations without overwhelming compliance teams.

Who Is It For?

Financial institutions and credit unions
Securities dealers and investment firms
Real estate brokers and developers
Legal professionals and accounting firms
Money services businesses (MSBs)

These organizations need to ensure that clients remain low risk or are flagged for escalation as soon as their behavior changes. Our solution removes the manual burden of constant checks and delivers scalable compliance.

Key Benefits

Real-Time Alerts
Identify suspicious behavior as it happens—no more batch reviews or retroactive actions.
Reduced Regulatory Risk
Ensure you're compliant with FINTRAC’s requirements for client monitoring and record updates.
Efficient Resource Use
Let your team focus on real investigations, not repetitive record-checking.
Stronger Risk Management
Keep client profiles accurate and reduce blind spots in high-risk accounts.

Use Cases

A low-risk client suddenly begins high-value wire transfers to high-risk jurisdictions.
An inactive account is used for a large deposit, followed by rapid withdrawals.
A client’s ownership structure changes without notification.
A real estate customer makes multiple cash purchases outside their known income range.
A beneficial owner is added who is listed in sanctions or PEP databases.

How It Works

Set up client profiles and risk levels during onboarding.
Define automated triggers based on transactional behavior or external data (e.g., sanction list updates).
Monitor client activity continuously through connected systems.
Receive alerts when risk thresholds are breached.
Review, investigate, and document changes or actions taken.
Update client records and re-categorize risk levels as needed.

Features

Automated Behavior Triggers
Configure thresholds based on volume, frequency, geography, or transaction type.
PEP/Sanctions Screening
Continuously scan client data against updated global watchlists.
Audit Trail Logging
All alerts, investigations, and decisions are timestamped for regulator review.
Custom Risk Scoring
Dynamically adjust risk scores based on monitored activity and flags.
Integrated Document Updating
Prompt clients to re-verify KYC information when significant changes are detected.

Frequently Asked Questions


How often should I monitor clients?
Monitoring must be ongoing, with frequency based on the client's risk level. High-risk clients require closer and more frequent review.

What kind of changes trigger updates?
Changes in transaction behavior, ownership, business activity, or presence on sanctions/PEP lists.

Is this required by law?
Yes. Ongoing monitoring is a regulatory requirement under Canada's Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act.

What should I do when something suspicious is detected?
You must assess the situation and, if appropriate, file a Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) with FINTRAC.

Can this process be automated?
Yes. Our system integrates with your data sources to automatically flag suspicious activity and guide compliance action.

Getting Started

Stay proactive. Stay compliant. With continuous monitoring, you’ll always know when a client relationship needs a second look—before regulators do.

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