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Fraud prevention and detection: Empowering clients through education

Abrigo

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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A Letter to Bank and Credit Union Software Vendors

Gonzobanker

Dear bank and credit union software vendors, Mea culpa. I watch two or three software demonstrations each week and it kills me to see so many basic mistakes being made. Tell a story about how another client solved a similar problem— Lately, I have been seeing a ton of demos on fraud detection systems. Follow John on LinkedIn.

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How to prepare for FedNow: 5 Steps for your financial institution

Abrigo

Fraud detection and AML systems: Ensure these systems are integrated and operational at your institution to stay on top of financial crime. Fraud prevention: Procedures to detect and prevent account opening fraud. Institutions can connect to FedNow through their core systems or other service providers.

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6 ways to safeguard your AML program against surprise staffing needs

Abrigo

Assessing and preparing for staffing needs AML and fraud compliance is an essential obligation for financial institutions. Takeaway 3 Enlisting alternative staffing resources and investing in AML software that reduces manual labor are two additional strategies to ease staffing changes.

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FinCEN AML/CTF Priorities Part 7: Fraud and COVID-19

Abrigo

COVID-19 creates new opportunities for fraudsters Fraudsters have taken advantage of COVID-19-related fraud schemes with the influx of money from government stimulus and vulnerable individuals. Takeaway 1 COVID-19 has sparked new fraud schemes, and cyber-enabled fraud is on pace to reach new highs. Current State of Fraud.

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Avoiding AML compliance penalties – Tips from a former regulator

Abrigo

Fight for Compliance: As a BSA officer, you must educate the Board and Senior Leadership about potential compliance concerns from risky third-party relationships. Along with the massive compliance risk, the credit union was likely only financially viable with this third-party relationship. This does not make for a safe and sound institution.

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A Guide to Fortify Your Institution Against Senior-Level Embezzlement Risks

Perficient

Monitoring and Oversight: Other effective internal controls are the basis for strong financial systems, programmatic oversight, and processes that prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. Software tools to detect unusual patterns or transactions, risk management protocols, compliance assurance, regular reporting, and quality control.