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Model Risk Management: Regulatory Priorities and Best Practices

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Meet Model Risk Management Expectations Updates to the FDIC Risk Management Manual should steer institutions toward a model that manages risk and drives growth. Takeaway 1 Aside from meeting examiner expectations, proper model risk management can protect your institution from unnecessary risk. .

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Federal Reserve Issues Supervisory Letter on Crypto Activities for Banks

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Risks Highlighted by the Fed in the Supervisory Letter Include: Money laundering – The letter emphasizes that crypto-related financing poses heightened risks associated with the governance of the underlying network as well as cybersecurity. Financial risk. Legal risk. Determining Legality.

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Avoiding AML compliance penalties – Tips from a former regulator

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FinCEN said this was done with little to no risk management program. The credit union was not reviewing 314(a) requests, not conducting independent testing, and could not provide regulators with a meaningful risk assessment. The revenue generated from this relationship made up over 90% of the credit union's annual income.

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Change management in banks and credit unions: A key to success

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More recently, the OCC identified change management as one of its supervision priorities for the year ahead. Kick-start change management processes at your financial institution.

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Ten qualities of a successful BSA officer

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Financial services experience: Practical experience in the banking or financial sector, especially in compliance, risk management, or auditing roles, is invaluable for a BSA Officer. BSA Officers must be able to identify risks and potential compliance issues to ensure a robust AML compliance program.

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Using BSA Hot Topics to Strengthen Your BSA Program in 2020

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It is critical for leadership and the Board of Directors to be engaged in all areas of the institution, including compliance with the BSA. This is a must-have risk management concept. BSA compliance must be right-sized to fit each institution and its evolving risk. Fraud Prevention. Fraud Trends. Learn more.

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Fraud prevention and detection: Empowering clients through education

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Client fraud education to prevent banking losses Financial institutions play a crucial role in safeguarding customers and members from fraud. Fraud education is key. You might also like this infographic: 5 Fraud typologies impacting you and your customers or members. DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 U.S.

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