Coffers Project Coordinator Brigitte Unger has been appointed to join British Colombia’s Expert Panel on money laundering .

In recognition of her expertise in finance, public economics and money laundering Unger was invited to the panel  seeking to develop world leading protections in the real estate sector in British Columbia, which is considered  vulnerable to individuals looking to engage in illicit activity and exploit loopholes.

The panel will look at gaps in compliance and enforcement of existing laws, consumer protection, financial services regulations, regulation of real estate professionals and jurisdictional gaps between British Colombia and the federal government.

The panel consisting of other experts such as Maureen Molney ,of Simon Fraser University, and Tsur Somerville, of British Colombia’s School of Business, will present a final report with recommendations to the Minister of Finance in March 2019.