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Key Components of a Strong Sanctions Compliance Program

Abrigo

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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AML compliance: Why failure is not an option

Abrigo

The consequences of noncompliance While pulling back on AML compliance spending is tempting, it is especially important today that financial institutions have a robust AML program. Takeaway 2 Recent cases have shown that now is not the time to let up the gas on AML compliance. BSA enforcement actions are on the rise. When the U.S.

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Beyond emissions: the interplay of macroprudential regulation and climate policy

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Francesca Diluiso, Barbara Annicchiarico and Marco Carli While climate change is often seen as a long-term concern, climate mitigation policies can have different short-term effects, since they affect the transmission mechanism of conventional macroeconomic shocks.

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Member business lending: How to leverage MBL for credit union growth

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Takeaway 3 The specific policy areas outlined below should be carefully considered by credit unions engaged in member business lending. In this blog post, we will delve into the strategies and policies credit unions can adopt to ensure the success and profitability of their MBL programs. Takeaway 2 Start slow.

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Banks tap corporate litigator Eugene Scalia to fight capital hikes

American Banker

Former Trump Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia has been enlisted by the Bank Policy Institute to utilize his procedural expertise in advising on potential legal challenges to the Basel endgame capital proposal, as the banking industry intensifies efforts to challenge increased capital requirements for large banks.

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Fed policies continue to batter small businesses

American Banker

economy and local economies throughout our nation are being "hung out to dry" by regulators' push for increased capital requirements, according to the head of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council. The small businesses that drive the U.S.

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Optimizing small business lending: Best practices and strategies

Abrigo

DOWNLOAD Takeaway 1 Your loan policy sets the tone for the institution's approach to risk appetite, risk tolerance, lending philosophy, and organization of the lending function. Policies and procedures Importance of loan policy When it comes to small business lending, the importance of a bank's loan policy cannot be overstated.

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