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Best Practices for a Successful BSA/AML Board Training

Abrigo

Takeaway 3 Set an agenda for the BSA/AML board training, covering topics like board expectations and suspicious activity reports. Internal controls, independent testing, a designated BSA Officer, training, and customer due diligence: the current pillars of BSA/AML. Board Training. Creating a BSA/AML board training program.

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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. Making plans in case of shortages and being proactive by cross-training employees can help. Here are several tips for keeping your AML program running smoothly when staffing needs arise.

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The Big Spike In ‘CEO Fraud’

PYMNTS

As for the areas where scammers managed the biggest hits, business email compromise (BEC), confidence/romance fraud and spoofing were the top three types of crime in terms of monetary losses. BEC fraud does not respect seniority, and it pays exceedingly well.”. billion (or slightly over half) of all losses tracked in 2019.

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Preventing Synthetic Identity Fraud

Independent Banker

What is synthetic identity fraud? In recent years, the emergence of synthetic identity fraud has highlighted many gaps in legacy systems’ ability to keep up with tech-savvy fraudsters. The challenges of synthetic identity fraud. Exposure to synthetic identity fraud increases with digital adoption.

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Ten qualities of a successful BSA officer

Abrigo

BSA training and experience must be extensive to meet regulatory expectations of a BSA Officer being competent and able to execute all duties effectively. Leadership and management: Leading and effectively managing a compliance team is a significant part of the role.

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De-risking your SARs: Building SAR relationship exit strategies into your AML/CFT program

Abrigo

Ask your board or executive leadership to consider the following: What is their tolerance for certain types of risk? Develop and train customer-facing employees to handle ending banking relationships Work with department leadership to coordinate training efforts for exiting relationships.

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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.