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Trending: How EU Regulators Are Complicating SCA Compliance

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Merchants in the European Union (EU) are still wondering exactly what changes the regulation will bring when it comes to their relationships with customers. It is still a matter of debate on what exemptions, innovations and changes can be left up to national authorities — and what cannot. Around the PSD2 and GDPR world.

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The Need for a FinCEN Database

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The US is at a disadvantage without a national beneficial ownership registry. . This was long before the United States passed legislation in 2018 to unveil the secrecy of legal entity ownership. Is a national beneficial ownership database in the works? The importance of CDD and EDD around beneficial ownership.

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New Report: Mercado Pago On How Mobile Bridges The LatAm Banking Gap

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Open banking is appealing to financial institutions (FIs) and regulators in many markets, even as the pandemic sweeps across the world. Regulators in other regions, including Latin America, are also shaping and announcing plans to enable open banking and better support digital financial systems.

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FFIEC BSA Exam Manual Updates: How Do They Affect Your Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Program?

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This release is the latest since revisions began in 2020 as the council attempts to clarify and achieve transparency within sections of this valuable resource. This update clarifies that banking regulators and FinCEN understand that no specific customer type automatically falls into a higher risk category. BSA Rules and Regulation.

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FinCEN announces $8 Million BSA Enforcement Action: The Resurrection of AML Penalties

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Inadequate staffing: The lack of technological and human resources will result in deficiencies in an AML program. Community financial institutions must take note and evaluate their AML program and correct any deficiencies. Inadequate staffing will not be tolerated, and regulators will not care about your budgetary constraints.

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AML Act of 2020: Key Steps to Take Now for BSA Readiness

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Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 BSA professionals should prepare for changes as new regulations and guidance from FinCEN unfold. Takeaway 2 While the AMLA is now law, regulations, guidance, and other information still needs to be written. These include conducting studies, writing regulations, and publishing guidance.

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FinCEN Strengthens Commitment to Digital Innovation

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Our Transparent AI is easy to explain to regulators. . The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), along with the Federal Banking Agencies, released a joint statement in December 2018 emphasizing financial institutions’ need to embrace technology to strengthen their BSA/AML programs. Be at the forefront of innovation in BSA/AML.