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PPP fraud: How financial institutions can mitigate ongoing risk

Abrigo

Takeaway 3 Following the use of funds can lead to fraud detection, and regulators will expect enhanced due diligence on PPP fraud. The COVID-19 pandemic challenged communities and businesses nationwide, and financial institutions were no exception. Researchers estimate that $76 billion in PPP loan money was taken illegally.

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FinCEN AML/CTF Priorities Part 8: Drug Trafficking Organizations

Abrigo

Barr with the Department of Justice (DOJ) released a report in October of 2020 stating, “The addiction crisis has taken an enormous toll on America’s families and communities, eroding public health, threatening public safety and claiming tens of thousands of lives year after year.” . Read our blog series on the FinCEN's priorities.

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FinCEN AML/CTF Priorities Part 7: Fraud and COVID-19

Abrigo

In addition, President Biden oversaw the passing of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (also known as the COVID-19 Stimulus Package or American Rescue Plan), which extended employment assistance and waived some federal taxes on unemployment benefits. Read our blog series on the FinCEN's priorities. BSA Rules and Regulation.

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Things worth reading: 2nd June 2017

Chris Skinner

The race to become Islamic banking’s fintech hub The super-rich are different: they pay less tax. The post Things worth reading: 2nd June 2017 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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CRE risk management: Navigating hazards and opportunities

Abrigo

WATCH Takeaway 1 Banks and credit unions are critical sources of capital for businesses in their communities, so how institutions assess CRE credits matters. But that might not be the best move for your financial institution or your community. You might also like this webinar on credit department housekeeping.

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Beneficial Ownership: Is the U.S. Doing Enough to Pierce the Corporate Veil?

Abrigo

Key Takeaways The global AML community has long seen the U.S. The importance of FinCEN’s Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Rule , effective May of 2018, is evident, and regulator expectations are high. The CDD Rule amended the Bank Secrecy Act regulations to strengthen customer due diligence requirements for financial institutions.

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Stopping PPP Fraud

Abrigo

Takeaway 1 This round of PPP funding focuses on new borrowers in low- and moderate-income communities. . There is no doubt that the COVID-19 global pandemic has challenged communities across the country and has created a significant economic downturn, which has hit small businesses especially hard. PPP Fraud Spikes.

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