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Co-Founder and Practice Leader. The AML Shop
Matt McGuire is a prominent figure in the field of anti-money laundering (AML) and financial crime prevention. He is the Co-Founder and Practice Leader of The AML Shop, a company launched in 2015 that provides regulatory support services to businesses.1
Professional Background
Matt has over 15 years of experience in advising governments, financial institutions, and international organizations on AML and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) matters.1 His expertise includes:
- Assisting financial institutions in assessing and reducing financial crime risks
- Advising Canadian, American, and foreign governments
- Consulting for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Education and Certifications
Matt holds several professional designations and qualifications:
- Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant (FCPA)
- Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA)
- Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF)
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
- Anti-Money Laundering Professional (AMLP)
- Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator (CCI)
He received his Honours BA and Master of Accounting degree from the University of Waterloo, as well as a diploma in investigative and forensic accounting from the University of Toronto.1
Notable Positions and Contributions
- Principal and Practice Leader at The AML Shop (August 2016 - Present)4
- Key Content Advisor for Advanced CAMS Risk Management at ACAMS (October 2019 - Present)4
- Co-Founder of the Canadian Institute for Financial Crime Analysis (March 2010 - Present)4
- Instructor for the University of Toronto's Master of Forensic Accounting program1
- Member of the Department of Finance's Private-Public Advisory Committee on AML and ATF1
- Former Chair of the AML Committee of CPA Canada1
Expertise
Matt's areas of specialization include:
- Financial institutions
- Money Service Businesses (MSBs)
- Cryptocurrency
- Casinos
- Fintech
- Foreign exchange3
He is also involved in monitoring cryptocurrency exchange risk and transactions for cryptocurrency companies and their financial institutions.1
Matt McGuire is recognized as an internationally renowned expert in AML and CTF, frequently speaking on these topics to various stakeholders, including reporting entities, law enforcement, prosecutors, and financial intelligence units.2
