Peter A. Aziz
Peter A. Aziz
Counsel at Torys LLP
(416) 865-8186
(416) 865-7380
79 Wellington St W, Suite 3000, Box 270, TD Ctr, Toronto, ON
Year called to bar: 1993 (ON)
From emerging technologies to anti-money laundering and consumer protection legislation, Peter has a long track record advising clients on all aspects of the regulatory landscape of Canada’s financial services and payments industry. Peter’s practice focuses on regulatory compliance in the financial services and payments industry, including with respect to mobile and other emerging payment technologies. He has deep insight into Canada’s anti-money laundering, anti-terrorist financing and economic sanctions legislation. Peter also regularly advises banks, insurance companies, securities dealers, investment advisers and others on their compliance obligations, including in their dealings with FINTRAC. In the area of consumer protection, Peter advises financial institutions on their obligations under federal law, as well as advises financial institutions, other financial service providers, manufacturers and retailers on their obligations under provincial law. Peter has extensive experience with credit and debit card arrangements, including co-brand, affinity and white label arrangements and has deep knowledge of the operating regulations of all major card network associations.
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