The Impact of Global International Informal Banking on Canada

21. Do you consider your business a service to the community?
22. How many people work for you? What is the arrangement between them & you --- is it for
a salary or a fee split?
23. Do the individuals (working for you) conform to the information requirements as you do?
24. How long do you maintain records <strong>of</strong> transactions?
25. Can you explain the records?
26. How do you source products from other countries? What is the process <strong>of</strong> the
transactions? (L/C, wires or reverses transactions?)
27. How long do you have to accumulate funds for (in Canada) before executing a trade
transaction?
28. What are the typical kinds <strong>of</strong> products that you source for the transactions?
29. What are the other communities that you transact with/for?
30. Did the attacks <strong>of</strong> September 11, 2001 and their aftermath affect your business? If, so can
you elaborate?
31. Have your ever been questioned, interviewed or monitored by Canadian security
representatives?
32. If yes, could you elaborate?
33. Questions regarding US transactions: Who did you/do you transact with? Are they
registered? Why is there a fee involved with transactions done with the US?
34. How are US funds available in the destination country? Is the rate that you buy the funds
(for dispensing) pr<strong>of</strong>itable considering that you charge such a minimal fee?)
35. What kind <strong>of</strong> business problems do you face (with banks?). How do you resolve them?
36. Have you/ your associates considered forming an organizations (with other individuals
doing the same business) to discuss the problems or to draw the governments attention to
your problems?
37. Would you be reluctant to discuss your problems (like the ones you face with the banks or
regarding the cost involved in compliance) with the government authorities?
38. Is there any other information you would like to share?
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