Marissa’s practice focuses on advising clients on regulatory compliance in the financial services and payments industry, with an emphasis on consumer protection, anti-money laundering/anti-terrorist financing, sanctions and payments/cards laws. In the area of consumer protection, Marissa advises financial institutions on their obligations under both federal law and provincial law, and other financial service providers, manufacturers and retailers on their obligations under provincial law. Marissa also advises a variety of clients, including banks, money services businesses, insurance companies, securities dealers and investment advisers, and leasing and financing companies on compliance with Canada’s anti-money laundering, anti-terrorist financing and economic sanctions legislation.

Marissa has extensive experience with credit, debit and prepaid card arrangements, including co-brand, affinity and white label arrangements and has deep knowledge of the operating regulations of all major card network associations. Marissa regularly advises fintechs and payment service providers on applicable Canadian laws and licensing requirements.