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Financial Services Regulations

Learn about some of the key regulations, permits and licences for small businesses in the financial services sector. This does not include information regarding large financial institutions.

• Payday Lenders and Loan Brokers
  
  http://www.sse.gov.on.ca/mcs/en/Pages/Payday_Loans_Licences.aspx
  Payday lenders and payday loan brokers are licensed and regulated by the Ontario Ministry of Consumer Services.
• Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada – What you need to know
  
  http://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/re-ed/intro-eng.asp
  Find out about obligations for record keeping and reporting of financial transactions for businesses such as accountants, casinos, dealers in precious metals and stones, financial entities, life insurance, money services, real estate and securities.
• Financial Services Commission of Ontario – Who is licensed?
  
  http://www.fsco.gov.on.ca/en/about/Licensing-Registration/Pages/who-is-licensed.aspx
  Find out if you comply with the licensing, regulatory and registration requirements for the financial services your business offers in Ontario.

Privacy and Personal Information Protection

• Privacy and your business
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/guide/2338/
  If you collect, use or disclose personal information about individuals, you need to understand your privacy obligations and find out how to implement appropriate privacy policies and procedures.