Abrigo

AUGUST 31, 2023

Naming conventions One benefit of customer-centric KYC is that it differentiates community financial institutions from larger, more impersonal banks by allowing clients to retain their individuality and build personal relationships. Members of Amish or sovereign citizen communities often have fewer government-issued IDs.

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Abrigo

APRIL 18, 2022

Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? Takeaway 3 As global interest in digital assets continues to rise, expect to see more regulation and even centralization of digital currency. For purposes of this article, digital assets are defined as a representation of value only available in electronic form. Priorities.

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Abrigo

JULY 19, 2021

Would you like others articles like this in your inbox? As part of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) first national priorities list for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) policies, one important priority continues to be critical in deterring AML/CFT concerns. million annually.

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Abrigo

JULY 29, 2021

Would you like others articles like this in your inbox? For this reason, FinCEN included this as a priority and a core national security concern for the United States. do not see this as a serious risk to their financial institutions, especially at the community financial institution level. Be prepared. Take action.

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Chris Skinner

MAY 1, 2017

Now I don’t want to get into politicks, as that’s not my job, but I do want to point to an interesting article on TechCrunch by Nik Milanovic (@NikMilanovic) that illustrates the issue well. Back in December, I picked up on this new Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) Ruling to issue national FinTech bank charters.

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Abrigo

JULY 21, 2021

Would you like others articles like this in your inbox? As part of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) first national priorities list for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) policies, one important priority continues to be detecting, reporting, and preventing terrorist financing.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The true cost of fraud goes beyond the initial reported fraud losses Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? While some of the recent trending fraud schemes are not new, they have been transformed to prey on communities already dealing with unprecedented times. Measuring the cost of fraud losses.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 20, 2021

Would you like others articles like this in your inbox? Crime proceeds linked primarily to the national sector such as fraud, burglaries, theft, robberies, loan sharking or protection racketeering were not included in these estimates.”. Start with Part 1: Implications for Community Financial Institutions. Takeaway 2 The U.S.

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CFPB Monitor

JULY 1, 2015

A recent American Banker article written by officials of three community groups urges President Obama to publicly denounce Director Cordray for failing to issue regulations implementing the small business lending data requirements of Dodd-Frank Section 1071.

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Abrigo

JULY 1, 2022

Would you like others articles like this in your inbox? Human trafficking has long been a global concern and has officially become one of the eight national anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism priorities for the United States. The United Nations reports that there are approximately 40.3

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Abrigo

JULY 23, 2021

Would you like others articles like this in your inbox? The regulations are forthcoming, but institutions now should begin the process of performing a threat-focused risk assessment which will guide them where to focus their efforts. Below are terms and definitions that will be referred to in this article.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? On January 1, 2021, the Senate voted into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The AMLA is extensive, and there are many steps involved before FinCEN can implement the act, such as conducting studies, writing regulations, and publishing guidance. Learn More.

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Abrigo

JUNE 5, 2015

In a recent Forbes article, Frank Sorrentino, Chairman and CEO of ConnectOne Bank, offered his take on how financial institutions should flip their mindset on regulators and examinations. Stress testing is one such area where many smaller banks are feeling the weight of regulation.

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Finer Points

AUGUST 3, 2015

While ICBA continues our full-court press toward advancing community bank regulatory relief all the way through Congress and to the president’s desk, we are also making noticeable headway in raising public awareness of the problem via the national news media.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL), the French data protection watchdog, has hit Amazon and Google with significant financial penalties for allegedly contravening regulations on the digital advertising trackers known as “cookies,” CNBC reported. Amazon was told to pay 35 million euros (approximately $42.5

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Abrigo

JUNE 13, 2022

Would you like other articles on BSA/AML training in your inbox? According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), this heartless crime is most likely under-reported due to victims' embarrassment. The latest survey indicates that COVID-19 has impacted bank community engagement. BSA Rules and Regulation. Cannabis Banking.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Would you like others articles like this in your inbox? Takeaway 2 Fraud prevention, AML, and IT must communicate regularly and cross-monitor for cybercrime threats. Start with Part 1: Implications for Community Financial Institutions. financial system, and our communities, is mission critical. BSA Rules and Regulation.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? See Part I: Implications for Community Financial Institutions. October 26 is now nationally recognized as BSA/AML Day.) BSA Rules and Regulation. BSA Rules and Regulation. September 11, 2001 will stay with Americans forever. Criminalizing Terroism Financing.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? Now is the time for community financial institutions to pay attention. The CBOT penalty is a solid reminder to all community financial institutions that a robust AML program is critical in guarding against money laundering and terrorist financing risks regardless of size and risk.

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Jeff For Banks

MAY 20, 2017

And regulators are getting anxious. and New York Community Bancorp called off their planned merger. Today, I read an American Banker article on how a multi-billion dollar bank is going to ramp up its business lending. We perform this service for dozens of community banks. Last December, Astoria Financial Corp.

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Jeff For Banks

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

Take for example the language from an FA Article relating to a strategic plan issued by the OCC to The Suffolk County National Bank of Riverhead (“SCNB”) in New York on October 25, 2010: “The Board shall adopt, implement, and thereafter ensure Bank adherence to a written strategic plan for the Bank covering at least a three-year period.

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South State Correspondent

OCTOBER 28, 2022

cyber, infrastructure, and regulation. During the two weeks, there were over a hundred significant cyberattacks by nation-states on national and regional banks that you could watch unfold in near real-time (bel0w) at Gartner and Money 20/20. Small Idea – Policy and Regulations are Lagging But Are Going in Banking’s Favor.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 26, 2015

This is the sentiment of several high-profile executives regarding the National Credit Union Administration’s (NCUA) stance on examination cycles for credit unions. There’s been much back and forth over the last week on this subject and the NCUA’s desire to stick to a 12-month examination cycle for the financial institutions it regulates.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2018

.” “There is no doubt that the lease accounting standards will add new complexities to a broad range of business functions, including sales, lending, contracting and financial reporting,” wrote Whitney Schiffer, CPA, in an article last week for accounting and advisory firm Berkowitz Pollack Brant.

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Money and Payments

AUGUST 14, 2023

Simply put, the European legislator decided upon promulgating a regulation that obliges future virtual asset providers to broadcast personal data for all transactions along in the international value chain for reasons of preventing money laundering and terrorist finance. Where can I find the disputed requirement(s) in the EU regulation?

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Money and Payments

AUGUST 8, 2023

Simply put, the European legislator decided upon promulgating a regulation that obliges future virtual asset providers to broadcast personal data for all transactions along in the international value chain for reasons of preventing money laundering and terrorist finance. Where can I find this requirement in the EU regulation?

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Abrigo

JANUARY 13, 2021

This article originally appeared in the ABA Banking Journal's Risk and Compliance January/February 2020 edition. . The victims of human trafficking can be any age, race, or gender, and can be any nationality. Bank tackled human trafficking in its backyard around the 2018 Super Bowl in this ABA Banking Journal article and podcast.

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CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 23, 2020

In his brief filed last week, Mr. Clement argued as an initial matter that the Court should conclude that the dispute over the Bureau’s constitutionality does not satisfy Article III jurisdiction requirements because Seila Law has not suffered an injury that is traceable to the constitutionality question. Lederman and David C.

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South State Correspondent

MARCH 15, 2023

This article highlights ten not-so-evident lessons of the banking crisis that every banker must consider going forward. Some form of this ratio will likely be applied to the national and regional banks, which means larger community banks will also be judged by this ratio. SVB showed what happens when this risk is realized.

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CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 31, 2015

In their letter to Director Cordray, the House members urge the CFPB “to move forward this year” with Regulation B rulemaking to implement Section 1071. Regulation B is essential for facilitating the enforcement of fair lending laws. Such data includes the race, sex, and ethnicity of the principal owners of the business.

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Arecent National Mortgage News article pointed out that “consumers complain when lenders ask for information, even suggesting such requests are a violation of their privacy.” But today’s regulations have simply gone too far, and our customers on Main Street are recognizing that the source of the problem is emanating from Washington.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? The June 2021 release of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ( FinCEN) Priorities makes this clear in naming cybercrime as one of the eight national anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CTF) priorities. financial institutions.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Would you like other articles like this in your inbox? The June 2021 release of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ( FinCEN) Priorities makes this clear in naming cybercrime as one of the eight national anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CTF) priorities. financial institutions.

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South State Correspondent

JUNE 13, 2022

In this article, we explore why and how banks are starting to incorporate the “velocity of risk” into their risk management practices. Instantly, the cash flow for those businesses that many community banks lent to is impacted. The velocity of risk is the time frame in which the risk may occur. Optimizing Risk.

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William Mills

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

I was taught then that it was mostly an internal strategy or ethic policy for an organization to follow, almost to self-regulate or create some type of desired sentiment or employee support around a specific initiative. His stated intent from day one has been to raise awareness of the police brutality faced by African Americans.

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CFPB Monitor

MARCH 20, 2017

As his 2013 law review article underscores, Professor Prakash strongly advocates in favor of robust Presidential powers. In his testimony, he mentioned that he and his then law firm colleagues were co-counsel to a small community bank in State National Bank of Big Spring v.

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Tech and Finance

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

It also has a regulator that takes a far more active role in promoting consumer interests vs. banks than the Fed does. See Kevin Wack’s article in The American Banker. The links below go to the Fed comments page, and to the six articles I have written on this, which provide a fairly quick overview of the issues.

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