Marketplace payments and MSB registration
Marketplaces that handle funds between buyers and sellers face MSB registration questions that the platform label does not resolve.
MSB risk in Canadian payment structures
How platforms should think about MSB risk, payment flows, and partner responsibilities in Canada.
Payment platforms and embedded finance companies should assess MSB risk by looking at the real activity being performed: who receives funds, who controls movement, who interfaces with customers, and who carries compliance responsibility.
Why structure matters
Processor relationships do not automatically remove regulatory analysis. Product architecture, flow of funds, settlement, custody, customer-facing representations, and contractual allocation of roles can all matter.
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