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Avoiding AML compliance penalties – Tips from a former regulator

Abrigo

Understanding AML compliance and regulatory expectations. AML compliance is not for the faint of heart. Takeaway 1 Understand the risks associated with your customers beyond the surface level. Takeaway 2 Identify concentrations of risk and try to level out potential clusters. Here are a few tips to help along the way.

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Consumer Lending Compliance: Hot-Button Issues to Monitor

Abrigo

Consumer Lending Laws & Compliance Financial institutions offering consumer loans need to know about these major consumer lending laws and recent compliance issues. Takeaway 1 Risk tied to consumer lending compliance has been elevated as a result of the pandemic and associated operating challenges. Pandemic Issues.

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Put Away Your Ledger Cards, Open Banking is Here to Stay

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For example, switching checking accounts to one with a better interest rate involves resetting direct deposits and recurring bill-paying, printing new checks, and obtaining a new ATM card.

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AmEx Faces Fed Inquiry On Business Card Sales Tactics

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(AmEx) harnessed strong and deceptive sales practices for card sales to business owners and if clients experienced negative effects, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday (Jan. A representative for AmEx told WSJ, “We have robust compliance policies and controls in place, and do not tolerate misconduct.” 7), citing unnamed sources.

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OCC Considers Artificial Intelligence an Emerging Risk in Banking

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Positive Aspects of AI in Financial Services As noted by the OCC, advances in computing capacity, increased data availability, and improvements in analytical techniques, have significantly expanded opportunities for banks to leverage AI for risk management and operational purposes.

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Discover says it's 'paying the price' of long neglecting compliance

American Banker

The embattled credit card company, which is bracing for regulatory action, warned Thursday that heavy spending on risk management and compliance will persist. Executives also said that internal and external candidates will be considered for the permanent CEO job.

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Safeguarding new banking products from fraud

Abrigo

6 Steps t o mitigate fraud risk tied to new products Your AML and fraud teams' input is key when it comes to offering new bank products. These tips can help ensure compliance while improving your offerings. This step sets the foundation for effectiv e risk management by understanding the unique challenges associated with the product.

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