Amber from Outlier
@outliercanada.bsky.social
Co-Founder & Chairperson at Outlier Compliance Group, doctoral student at PSB, tech & financial crime geek.
Lots of loosely held strong opinions, none of which are advice.
Lots of loosely held strong opinions, none of which are advice.
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Our highest loyalty doesn't belong to people or parties. It belongs to principles.
If you wouldn't accept it from your opponents, you shouldn't accept it from your allies.
Integrity is standing by your values even when your own group violates them.
If you wouldn't accept it from your opponents, you shouldn't accept it from your allies.
Integrity is standing by your values even when your own group violates them.
January 25, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Our highest loyalty doesn't belong to people or parties. It belongs to principles.
If you wouldn't accept it from your opponents, you shouldn't accept it from your allies.
Integrity is standing by your values even when your own group violates them.
If you wouldn't accept it from your opponents, you shouldn't accept it from your allies.
Integrity is standing by your values even when your own group violates them.
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my girlfriend just tried to describe a podcast to me as "there's two guys yelling at each other about random stuff, and one of them is maybe a little bit in love with the other." babe that's every podcast
January 22, 2026 at 3:46 PM
my girlfriend just tried to describe a podcast to me as "there's two guys yelling at each other about random stuff, and one of them is maybe a little bit in love with the other." babe that's every podcast
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Locking down your phone, being mindful of what you're wearing, and coming up with plans to communicate with others are all key steps to take before attending a protest. ssd.eff.org/module/atte...
Attending a Protest
For quick reference, we've created a handy guide designed to be printed, folded, and carried in your pocket (PDF download).
Now, more than ever, citizens must be able to hold those in power accountable and inspire others through the act of protest.
Protecting your electronic devices and digital assets before, during,...
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January 10, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Locking down your phone, being mindful of what you're wearing, and coming up with plans to communicate with others are all key steps to take before attending a protest. ssd.eff.org/module/atte...
For my fellow compliance & fincrime geeks, these sessions should be excellent discussions of the rapidly evolving financial crime space in 🇨🇦 and the price is right (free).
vaci2026.heysummit.com
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The Life Cycle of Dirty Money 2026
vaci2026.heysummit.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:01 PM
For my fellow compliance & fincrime geeks, these sessions should be excellent discussions of the rapidly evolving financial crime space in 🇨🇦 and the price is right (free).
vaci2026.heysummit.com
vaci2026.heysummit.com
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We’re looking for a writer to join us in London for 12 months
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September 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Are you a science and technology aficionado? We are looking for someone to report on anything from astronomy to archaeology, particle physics to synthetic biology.
Apply by September 28th:
Apply by September 28th:
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When you get defensive about feedback, you fail twice. You fail to learn today, and you fail to encourage people to keep teaching you tomorrow.
If you can't handle the truth, people stop telling you the truth.
A key to growth is showing that you're coachable.
If you can't handle the truth, people stop telling you the truth.
A key to growth is showing that you're coachable.
September 24, 2025 at 1:47 PM
When you get defensive about feedback, you fail twice. You fail to learn today, and you fail to encourage people to keep teaching you tomorrow.
If you can't handle the truth, people stop telling you the truth.
A key to growth is showing that you're coachable.
If you can't handle the truth, people stop telling you the truth.
A key to growth is showing that you're coachable.
I will live forever, if true.
Time spent scritching animals is not deducted from your lifespan
September 24, 2025 at 2:23 AM
I will live forever, if true.
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If you would like for me to come to your conference or convening and give a 45-minute rant about what makes good digital privacy trainings and guides, particularly for high-risk populations, hit me up.
September 21, 2025 at 2:35 AM
If you would like for me to come to your conference or convening and give a 45-minute rant about what makes good digital privacy trainings and guides, particularly for high-risk populations, hit me up.
After an excellent fireside chat at the Stratford Festival today @drjengunter.bsky.social was kind enough to sign my special edition @fluevog.bsky.social shoe!
September 21, 2025 at 12:15 AM
After an excellent fireside chat at the Stratford Festival today @drjengunter.bsky.social was kind enough to sign my special edition @fluevog.bsky.social shoe!
Something that I think about often is the "missing middle" in compliance. It's why I'm delighted to be a part of TCAE's Conference. The cost for attendance is reasonable& that's key to setting a place at the table for future leaders 🫶
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#TCAE #TCAEConference25
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#TCAE #TCAEConference25
August 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Something that I think about often is the "missing middle" in compliance. It's why I'm delighted to be a part of TCAE's Conference. The cost for attendance is reasonable& that's key to setting a place at the table for future leaders 🫶
tcae.glueup.com/event/toront...
#TCAE #TCAEConference25
tcae.glueup.com/event/toront...
#TCAE #TCAEConference25
Crypto scams via snail mail (yikes!) - stay safe out there, friends!
ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/mail-sc...
ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/mail-sc...
Mail scams are still targeting Canadians even today – here's what to watch for
Printed letters often mimic the formatting and logos of those they're impersonating, and they can include real details.
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July 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Crypto scams via snail mail (yikes!) - stay safe out there, friends!
ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/mail-sc...
ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/mail-sc...
This bulletin is a must-read if you hire remote IT workers or participate in processes, including HR and payments, for companies that do.
rcmp.ca/en/news/2025...
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Advisory on North Korean information technology (IT) workers
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Public Safety Canada, Global Affairs Canada, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), and the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security are issuing this advisory to alert Canadians and Canadian businesses of the risks posed by IT workers deployed by the North Korean government.
rcmp.ca
July 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
This bulletin is a must-read if you hire remote IT workers or participate in processes, including HR and payments, for companies that do.
rcmp.ca/en/news/2025...
rcmp.ca/en/news/2025...
We're seeing a lot of assessment activity from the #AML regulator in 🇨🇦
www.outliercanada.com/what-to-expe...
www.outliercanada.com/what-to-expe...
What to Expect When FINTRAC Comes Knocking
New FINTRAC Assessment Approach - It’s Not Just Exams Anymore: learn about how Canada's anti-money laundering (AML) regulator is assessing businesses in 2025.
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July 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
We're seeing a lot of assessment activity from the #AML regulator in 🇨🇦
www.outliercanada.com/what-to-expe...
www.outliercanada.com/what-to-expe...
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June 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Too many people recognize their opinions as feelings, but mistake their beliefs for facts.
Closed minds hold truths to be self-evident. Open minds are willing to question even strongly held views.
Lifelong learning requires the courage to challenge our own convictions.
Closed minds hold truths to be self-evident. Open minds are willing to question even strongly held views.
Lifelong learning requires the courage to challenge our own convictions.
June 28, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Too many people recognize their opinions as feelings, but mistake their beliefs for facts.
Closed minds hold truths to be self-evident. Open minds are willing to question even strongly held views.
Lifelong learning requires the courage to challenge our own convictions.
Closed minds hold truths to be self-evident. Open minds are willing to question even strongly held views.
Lifelong learning requires the courage to challenge our own convictions.
Managing risk well means balance. For some, especially members of the LGBTQ+ community, knowing personal information could be exposed is enough to opt out of becoming a business owner or board member altogether.
Stay safe friends & fight for better policy choices!
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Stay safe friends & fight for better policy choices!
youtube.com/shorts/uYBnQ...
2025 FATF Public Sector Collaborative Forum
YouTube video by Outlier Compliance Group
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June 26, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Managing risk well means balance. For some, especially members of the LGBTQ+ community, knowing personal information could be exposed is enough to opt out of becoming a business owner or board member altogether.
Stay safe friends & fight for better policy choices!
youtube.com/shorts/uYBnQ...
Stay safe friends & fight for better policy choices!
youtube.com/shorts/uYBnQ...
It's surreal to me that in 2025, it's a continuous challenge to find accurate and reliable information. From "AI slop" articles to human-generated bad takes and falsehoods posted for clout, it can be exhausting to sift through the noise in search of real signal...
June 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
It's surreal to me that in 2025, it's a continuous challenge to find accurate and reliable information. From "AI slop" articles to human-generated bad takes and falsehoods posted for clout, it can be exhausting to sift through the noise in search of real signal...
A reminder for friends in the money services business (MSB) space in 🇨🇦: check the expiry date of your FINTRAC registration & submit your renewal forms.
www.outliercanada.com/fintrac-msb-...
www.outliercanada.com/fintrac-msb-...
FINTRAC MSB Registration Renewals | Outlier Solutions
FINTRAC MSB Registration Renewals Is your FINTRAC MSB Registration due for renewal? Important notes about the process and links to get started.
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May 23, 2025 at 7:56 PM
A reminder for friends in the money services business (MSB) space in 🇨🇦: check the expiry date of your FINTRAC registration & submit your renewal forms.
www.outliercanada.com/fintrac-msb-...
www.outliercanada.com/fintrac-msb-...
I'm really impressed with the videos that Canada's #AML regulator, FINTRAC, is putting out. The most recent is a series on suspicious transactions.
1 – Importance - youtu.be/YciiKp7bqZc?...
2 – reasonable grounds - youtu.be/OEIaMar5Mxo?...
3 – What to consider - youtu.be/3J4fw_cCnbk?...
1 – Importance - youtu.be/YciiKp7bqZc?...
2 – reasonable grounds - youtu.be/OEIaMar5Mxo?...
3 – What to consider - youtu.be/3J4fw_cCnbk?...
1. The importance of suspicious transaction reports
YouTube video by FINTRAC Canada
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May 15, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I'm really impressed with the videos that Canada's #AML regulator, FINTRAC, is putting out. The most recent is a series on suspicious transactions.
1 – Importance - youtu.be/YciiKp7bqZc?...
2 – reasonable grounds - youtu.be/OEIaMar5Mxo?...
3 – What to consider - youtu.be/3J4fw_cCnbk?...
1 – Importance - youtu.be/YciiKp7bqZc?...
2 – reasonable grounds - youtu.be/OEIaMar5Mxo?...
3 – What to consider - youtu.be/3J4fw_cCnbk?...
When I started reading The Catalysts I expected a book about cryptocurrency & crime. While those topics are covered, the context across multiple domains is addressed with stunning clarity, and beautiful optimism. I can't recommend this book highly enough.
www.amandawick.com
www.amandawick.com
May 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
When I started reading The Catalysts I expected a book about cryptocurrency & crime. While those topics are covered, the context across multiple domains is addressed with stunning clarity, and beautiful optimism. I can't recommend this book highly enough.
www.amandawick.com
www.amandawick.com
The issue of #derisking or #banking is complex, and I'm glad to see lawmakers in the UK taking notice - and more importantly, action. We'll be watching closely from across the pond to see how things play out.
www.lexology.com/library/deta...
www.lexology.com/library/deta...
A new regulation to restrict 'debanking'
On 28 April 2025, HM Treasury published a near-final version of the 'Payment Services and Payment Accounts (Contract Terminations) (Amendment)…
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May 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The issue of #derisking or #banking is complex, and I'm glad to see lawmakers in the UK taking notice - and more importantly, action. We'll be watching closely from across the pond to see how things play out.
www.lexology.com/library/deta...
www.lexology.com/library/deta...
Coming soon: a must-read for #AML & financial crime geeks, a book by the incredibly badass Amanda Wick - The Catalysts.
www.amandawick.com/book
www.amandawick.com/book
April 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Coming soon: a must-read for #AML & financial crime geeks, a book by the incredibly badass Amanda Wick - The Catalysts.
www.amandawick.com/book
www.amandawick.com/book
I know that a lot goes into creating events, like lining up great speakers and content... and I don't understand why an organizer would undermine their brand like this, but it happens with some frequency. Kudos to Andreas and his team for calling it out!
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SCAM ALERT: Staking Summit Dubai April 2025 | Andreas M. Antonopoulos
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April 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I know that a lot goes into creating events, like lining up great speakers and content... and I don't understand why an organizer would undermine their brand like this, but it happens with some frequency. Kudos to Andreas and his team for calling it out!
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For our friends in the Dealers in Precious Metals and Precious Stones (DPMS) industry, including jewellers, @OutlierGroup CEO @DavidVijan will present an #AML training session with the Canadian Jewellers Association: online | free | April 15, 2025 | 1 pm ET 💎
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April 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
For our friends in the Dealers in Precious Metals and Precious Stones (DPMS) industry, including jewellers, @OutlierGroup CEO @DavidVijan will present an #AML training session with the Canadian Jewellers Association: online | free | April 15, 2025 | 1 pm ET 💎
canadianjewellers.com/events-calen...
canadianjewellers.com/events-calen...
Doing the right thing, IMO, is also the right strategic decision.
Few things make me prouder than seeing my team carry these ideas forward.
www.outliercanada.com/integrity-ov...
Few things make me prouder than seeing my team carry these ideas forward.
www.outliercanada.com/integrity-ov...
Integrity Over Profit | Outlier Solutions
Why independence matters: using the same firm for compliance drafting and review can risk FINTRAC issues. A key tip for Canadian reporting entities.
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April 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Doing the right thing, IMO, is also the right strategic decision.
Few things make me prouder than seeing my team carry these ideas forward.
www.outliercanada.com/integrity-ov...
Few things make me prouder than seeing my team carry these ideas forward.
www.outliercanada.com/integrity-ov...