Compliance And Legal
Protecting your money and keeping your business safe.
Why Your Money Is Safe With Ascendant
Ascendant’s comprehensive “Know Your Client” and “Due Diligence” programs, together with state-of-the-art technology to monitor and detect illicit activities such as fraud, money laundering, and sanctions screening, helps to protect us and our clients from being exploited by the criminal element and the subject of regulatory investigations.
In the USA and UK, Ascendant maintains financial services licenses to receive, hold and transmit client funds and conforms with all laws in the jurisdictions it operates in. These licenses can translate into peace of mind for all clients and partners because they ensure the safeguarding of client funds. In Canada, new financial services laws enforced by the Bank of Canada to safeguard client funds are coming into force in 2024-25.
United States
Canada
United Kingdom

Internationally
- Ascendant is committed to complying with all laws with respect to managing and safeguarding your money and the transactions we process, and legal compliance and risk management are driven throughout the organization.
Privacy & Security
At Ascendant, we are committed to protecting your personal information. We will collect, use and disclose your personal information only as permitted under the law to provide you with the best possible service.
Canada
Privacy Notice
USA
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California
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EU
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UK
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Complaints Resolution Policy
We are committed to fair, effective, and efficient resolution of any complaints received from our clients
Our Dispute Resolution Procedure Is Designed To:
You May Submit Your Complaint In Writing To:
North America
Chief Compliance Officer
St. Andrew’s Square
Suite 514, 737 Yates Street
Victoria, British Columbia V8W 1L6
Canada
UK
Chief Compliance Officer
32D Thorpe Wood Business Park
Peterborough,
Cambridgeshire PE3 6SR
United Kingdom
Email to compliance@ascendant.world or privacy@ascendant.world Or call 1 (877) 452-7183
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FAQs
Making international business payments should be simple. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for here, contact us
Is Ascendant SOC 2 Type 2 certified?
Yes. Ascendant is SOC 2 Type 2 certified and conducts regular regulatory audits, meaning our systems and processes meet rigorous standards for data security, privacy, and operational integrity as verified by independent auditors.
How does Ascendant handle GDPR, OFAC, and AML compliance for global payments?
We handle compliance, so you don’t have to stress about it. Our systems screen every transaction for regulatory requirements and automatically keep your data protected under global standards like GDPR, OFAC, and AML.
What regulations does Ascendant comply with?
Ascendant complies with all major international financial regulations, including FINTRAC in Canada, FCA in the UK, and state financial regulations across the U.S. We adhere to anti-money laundering (AML), anti-terrorist financing (ATF), and data protection laws like GDPR and PIPEDA.
How does Ascendant prevent fraud?
We prevent fraud by combining real-time monitoring tools, OFAC and sanctions screening, role-based user permissions, and phone-based verification for high-risk changes. Our compliance team continuously audits transactions and user activity to catch anomalies.
Do you store banking information?
Yes—but only in secure, encrypted environments that meet strict compliance standards so you don’t have to worry about storing sensitive details. Sensitive payee data is collected and validated using our proprietary Payee Intelligence™ tool, minimizing risk and reducing errors.
Can We Help Your Business Grow?
If you currently make international business payments with another provider or are planning to expand your business, talk to our experienced team to learn how we could optimize your operations and address your questions.