Regulators continue to focus on AML programs that exist on paper but fail in practice, particularly in higher-risk trading environments such as microcap and over-the-counter markets.
On March 6, 2026, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority brought coordinated enforcement actions against Canaccord Genuity LLC arising from significant anti-money laundering failures tied to its over-the-counter trading business.
The coordinated resolutions resulted in a $80 million total monetary settlement, including amounts payable to the SEC and FINRA. FinCEN also required additional remedial undertakings, including independent consultant review work.
To help you make sense of what this means for you and your clients, read the full article from our friends at SEC3 here.