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Key Components of a Strong Sanctions Compliance Program

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Create an effective sanctions program Considering the current economic and political environment, it is crucial that financial institutions maintain a strong sanctions compliance program (SCP). Takeaway 1 OFAC has issued new guidance on the essential components of a strong compliance program. learn more.

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U.S. Regulators to Bank Boards: “Debt is Good”

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The proposed eligible LTD requirement was calibrated primarily on the basis of what the proposed regulation refers to as a “capital refill” framework. In terms of risk-weighted assets, a covered entity’s common equity Tier 1 Capital level is subject to a minimum requirement of 4.5

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CFPB announces leadership additions and changes

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Mishkin Last Friday, the CFPB announced the following additions to its senior leadership team: Leandra English will serve as the CFPB’s Deputy Chief Operating Officer. English helped to launch the CFPB, working in a number of senior leadership roles including deputy chief of staff. CFPB General CFPB leadership'

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Walmart Adds Two Global Governance Leaders To Support Financial Services

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Emma Waddell will join the company as vice president of financial services compliance, while Joe Rodriguez will serve as lead counsel of financial services, per news from the retailer. “As Waddell will provide support and guidance to financial services compliance leaders across all of the company’s operating markets, including Walmart U.S.,

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FinCEN Announces New Digital Innovation Officer/Deputy Director

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Blanco, FinCEN director, said in the announcement, “I am thrilled to have Michael assume this central role on our leadership team.”. Mosier returns to FinCEN from Chainalysis, the digital currency analytics, investigations and compliance company, where he served as chief technical counsel.

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Trulioo Taps GM Zac Cohen As New COO 

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As COO, Cohen will oversee Trulioo’s senior leadership team and spearhead the company’s continued global expansion. Stephen Ufford, chief executive officer of Trulioo, said that under Cohen’s leadership revenue has grown 150 percent year over year. “Zac Trulioo has raised $96.6

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Facebook's Libra Hires HSBC Veteran As Managing Director

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Levey added that he is confident that Emmett’s “leadership will help make Libra's vision a reality.". “I Other recent hires at the Libra Association have included Steve Bunnell as chief legal officer and Sterling Daines as chief compliance officer. At the time, he was serving as chief legal officer of HSBC. On the heels of the U.S.