Abrigo

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

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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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Regulators take risk seriously, and knowing just how much risk your institution can take while remaining compliant is essential. FinCEN said this was done with little to no risk management program. Takeaway 3 Be your champion and fight for whatever is necessary to instill a culture of compliance.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Court case: Credit union held liable for ACH fraud losses A construction company argued the financial institution "failed to establish a reasonable routine" for monitoring suspicious activity alerts tied to ACH. Takeaway 3 Remember that ACH fraud risk also occurs in the placement stage of a fraudulent or money laundering scheme.

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Abrigo

MARCH 29, 2023

Detecting PPP fraud after the program's end date BSA and fraud professionals saw a spike in fraud during the first two rounds of PPP funding. Takeaway 1 Prosecutors call PPP fraud the largest fraud in a generation. Here's how to detect fraudulent loans still in the portfolio.

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Abrigo

JULY 10, 2023

Stay up-to-date on AI fraud trends to protect your clientele Emerging AI fraud schemes reveal holes in financial institution's defenses. Takeaway 2 Improving security questions is a good step to take to avoid text-to-speech AI fraud schemes. Here are several suggestions for tightening security.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Why change management is vital for banks and credit unions Regulators promote change management to manage risk, but banks and credit unions can also achieve important benefits when they manage change. This article describes recent comments by financial regulators about managing change.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 27, 2020

Regulators have determined there are five top hot topics that institutions should expect during their next exam. Additionally, FinCEN has released three recent COVID-19 related fraud advisories and red flags, and a regulatory joint statement regarding customer due diligence on Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs). Learn more.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

What tasks are required per regulations? Include HR to add steps for replacing staff Submit plans to AML program executive management for approval. Stay up to date on AML/CFT and fraud trends. We can help you navigate changing AML/CFT and fraud regulations. Who performs those tasks?

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Abrigo

MAY 20, 2022

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. . FDIC Update.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Combating Cyber-Enabled Fraud Requires Communication Increases in cybercrime or cyber-enabled fraud deserve attention from financial institutions, as Abrigo expert Terri Luttrell explains in this video. . You might also like this whitepaper, "The 2021 BSA/AML and Fraud Staff Survey: Top Issues for FinCrime Fighters".

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Abrigo

JUNE 28, 2023

Share these reports on AML activities to inform directors Reporting to the board on AML and fraud compliance is an essential obligation. Takeaway 3 Recommended reports on AML and fraud metrics for the board include those on high-risk customers and trends on types of fraud and suspicious activity seen.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 27, 2020

Regulators have determined there are five top hot topics that institutions should expect during their next exam. Additionally, FinCEN has released three recent COVID-19 related fraud advisories and red flags, and a regulatory joint statement regarding customer due diligence on Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs). Learn more.

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Abrigo

JUNE 13, 2022

Elder fraud prevention and education Learn strategies for recognizing and reporting elder fraud and exploitation. . Takeaway 1 Elder abuse, exploitation and fraud continue to rise as the baby boomer generation ages. Takeaway 3 Education and reporting are key to preventing this type of fraud, so know your state's policies. .

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Abrigo

JANUARY 14, 2021

How Institutions Can Avoid Fraud Surprises in the Next Round of the PPP BSA and fraud professionals saw a spike in PPP fraud during the first two rounds of funding. How can they be better prepared to prevent fraud in this next round? Stopping PPP Fraud in New Round of Funding. PPP Fraud Spikes.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 5, 2023

AML Compliance Ten qualities of a successful BSA officer Hiring a Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer for a financial institution involves looking for a unique experience level and skillset that ensures compliance with the BSA and related regulations. But what makes an exceptional BSA Officer?

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Abrigo

MAY 12, 2022

Protect your financial institution from cybercrime With cybercrime constantly evolving, what can businesses and financial institutions do to prevent fraud? Cybercrime is a threat to businesses and institutions of all sizes and is at the forefront of the minds of those in the fraud prevention field. These measures can help.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Fortify your credit risk management framework How to prepare your organization for scrutiny of its credit risk management practices during your next exam or review. . You might also like this whitepaper, "Stress Testing: Managing Capital Levels and Credit Risk." So how can banks help customers keep up in uncertain markets?

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FICO

JULY 6, 2023

Beyond the pleasure of leading a FICO Falcon Fraud Manager User Forum and moderating a couple of panel breakout sessions, I I was also able to catch up with many of the fraud-focused attendees from around the world. Scams: A Top Fraud Concern Scams are becoming a leading fraud concern, all around the world.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Takeaway 2 Participation in BaaS models, staffing changes, poor training, and failure to reassess policies post-pandemic are risk factors for credit unions Takeaway 3 Compliance officers should always be thinking about how BSA, AML, and fraud concerns impact their credit union and , ultimately , their members. FinCEN assessed a $1.5

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Perficient

JANUARY 16, 2024

This blog, the first in a series by Perficient’s Risk and Regulatory Center of Excellence (CoE), provides actionable measures your company can adopt to safeguard against senior-level embezzlement risks and maintain the integrity of your institution’s financial transactions.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 30, 2024

This year’s conference will feature industry experts, financial institution peers, BSA/AML professionals, CPAs, law enforcement, auditors, and regulators selected especially for their expertise and timely knowledge. The Fighting Financial Crime track will focus on BSA compliance, anti-money-laundering (AML), and fraud detection topics.

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Perficient

DECEMBER 22, 2023

This blog was co-authored by: Ashley Simmons In conversations with financial services executives, Perficient consultants consistently delve into the application and usage of artificial intelligence (AI) within the industry. A pivotal aspect of this conversation revolves around the regulatory perspective toward AI.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Takeaway 2 Participation in BaaS models, staffing changes, poor training, and failure to reassess policies post-pandemic are risk factors for credit unions Takeaway 3 Compliance officers should always be thinking about how BSA, AML, and fraud concerns impact their credit union and , ultimately , their members. FinCEN assessed a $1.5

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Perficient

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Manage third-party risks, especially for relationships involving higher-risk or critical activities. Other, traditional financial crime risks, especially fraud, continue to demand banks’ vigilance. Once published by regulators, Perficient’s Risk and Regulatory CoE will be here to walk our clients through the changes.

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Abrigo

JUNE 3, 2021

Takeaway 3 To fight cryptocurrency-related risks and mitigate losses, be vigilant and stay on top of fraud trends. By Hannakah Rubin, Risk Management Consultant at Abrigo. As this market expands, so does a new frontier of cyber-fraud. Fraud Prevention. Fraud Trends. BSA Rules and Regulation. Watch Webinar.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Elder financial exploitation and elder fraud are rising at an alarming rate as they continue to be serious crimes in the United States. An increase in financial crime and fraud against the elderly is expected to continue to climb as the baby boom population (those born before 1964) age. The under-reported and growing crime.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Cybersecurity | 4 minute read Key Takeaways Third-party/vendor risk management is becoming increasingly challenging with more cloud-based providers. On top of initial vendor due diligence, there are ongoing, systematic approaches to managing third-party relationships. . Cyber Due Diligence. The banking industry is no stranger to this.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

You might also like this webinar: "Detecting PPP Fraud: Optimizing Your AML Solution". Takeaway 1 To prevent the kind of fraud that plagued the Paycheck Protection Program in 2020, the SBA has put new measures in place that have created challenges. PPP fraud-prevention challenges arise. New Guidance Out. Ongoing changes help.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 4, 2021

Survey: Top Challenges and Trends for BSA/AML Professionals Abrigo's 2021 FinCrime survey benchmarks obstacles and trends for BSA/AML and fraud professionals. Takeaway 1 Managing false positives and keeping up-to-date on regulatory changes continue to be a challenge for financial institutions. Register for the webinar: Register Now.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 7, 2023

Assessing and preparing for staffing needs AML and fraud compliance is an essential obligation for financial institutions. By performing a thorough staffing assessment of your AML and fraud teams, you understand the resource needs to meet all quality and regulatory expectations.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Well-documented adjustments will please regulators. Ensure AML/CFT compliance with this webinar, "Credit unions - monitoring, managing, and reporting risk." Takeaway 2 Above-the-line/below-the-line testing is used to validate and tune AML software settings to ensure it fits your unique risk profile.

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Abrigo

JUNE 4, 2019

Financial institutions should have Change Management Policies that define change, as well as establish the procedures around managing change. Changes could stem from internal sources, like policies and procedures, new products, or product updates; or they could be external changes, like new compliance rules and regulations.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 19, 2022

Takeaway 1 Regulators recently reminded financial institutions to have risk-based customer due diligence ( CDD ). The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council’s BSA Examination Manual lays out procedures for regulators to follow when preparing for and delivering exams and frequently includes the term “risk-based.”

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Abrigo

MAY 9, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has substantially increased the need for fraud detection across the country, with hard dollar losses keeping financial organizations on their toes. A recent and notable consent order shows the dangers of turning to an unqualified or inept third-party institution to perform some or all BSA/AML duties to meet regulations.

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Perficient

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Consumer protection – Concern for the consumer was emphasized throughout the letter as the FRB highlighted risks to the public due to price volatility, misinformation, fraud, as well as the outright loss or even theft of assets. The letter highlighted mandatory compliance with the following federal regulations: The Bank Holding Company Act.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 31, 2023

Takeaway 2 Banks should be proactive in understanding fraud trends and FinCEN priorities to prepare for future rulemaking. Stay tuned for subsequent blogs on each topic to provide more context and detail for financial institutions in these critical arenas. billion to fraud in 2021, a 70% increase over the prior year.

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Abrigo

MARCH 7, 2022

Experts weigh in on regulatory hot topics for 2022 Review these 10 insights into what regulators are looking for in 2022 to help your financial institution pass exams with flying colors. Takeaway 1 Regulators have increased their focus on BSA in the first quarter of 2022, and the crisis in Ukraine will put OFAC in the spotlight.

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