Abrigo

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Most-read blogs on financial crime in 2022 Synthetic ID fraud, AML quality control, and SAR writing topics were among Abrigo's top blogs on AML/CFT and fraud this year. . Takeaway 1 AML/CFT and fraud professionals often keep up to date on industry trends by reading Abrigo's blog. Abrigo's top AML/CFT articles.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It helps financial institutions avoid or at least plan for financial impacts tied to sudden staffing shifts. Identify crucial AML staff positions and processes What tasks are critical to daily operations? What tasks are required per regulations? Stay up to date on AML/CFT and fraud trends. Who performs those tasks?

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Abrigo

JANUARY 6, 2023

Check deposit fraud using “walkers” Financial institutions are seeing increased money mule scams using recruited "customers" to deposit stolen checks. Takeaway 1 Check fraud is not a new trend, but increased activity should put banks on high alert. Fraud scheme uses marginalized individuals as mules. Introduction. Seeking mules.

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Abrigo

MAY 12, 2022

Protect your financial institution from cybercrime With cybercrime constantly evolving, what can businesses and financial institutions do to prevent fraud? Takeaway 3 Be proactive by attending training, reading articles, and staying abreast of the newest trends and FinCEN advisories. These measures can help.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Internet bank fraud is here to stay; learn how to detect and stop it. Every type of fraud has something unique it leverages to dupe unsuspecting citizens. Learn what is different about internet bank fraud. Takeaway 1 It is important to monitor fraud effectively and consistently.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Checklists, guides, and more to help you and your AML-CFT staff Thousands of FinCrime professionals have accessed these guides, checklists, and other resources produced in 2022 by Abrigo's team, which includes former bankers, BSA officers, and regulators. . Training materials for anti-money laundering & fraud professionals.

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Abrigo

JULY 10, 2023

Stay up-to-date on AI fraud trends to protect your clientele Emerging AI fraud schemes reveal holes in financial institution's defenses. Takeaway 2 Improving security questions is a good step to take to avoid text-to-speech AI fraud schemes. Here are several suggestions for tightening security.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 5, 2023

AML Compliance Ten qualities of a successful BSA officer Hiring a Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officer for a financial institution involves looking for a unique experience level and skillset that ensures compliance with the BSA and related regulations. This includes training staff on BSA/AML policies and fostering a culture of compliance.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 7, 2023

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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Abrigo

JANUARY 14, 2021

How Institutions Can Avoid Fraud Surprises in the Next Round of the PPP BSA and fraud professionals saw a spike in PPP fraud during the first two rounds of funding. How can they be better prepared to prevent fraud in this next round? Stopping PPP Fraud in New Round of Funding. PPP Fraud Spikes.

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Abrigo

MAY 8, 2024

You might also like this webinar, "The check's in the mail: Understanding and preventing check fraud." Takeaway 3 Regulators are closely watching expanded uses of AI and generative artificial intelligence. That’s equivalent to 9% to 15% of operating profits, the report notes. Introduce key takeaway below.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Well-documented adjustments will please regulators. Testing process Calibrate your program with above-the-line/below-the-line testing One of the best ways to address dynamic and emerging risks is conducting above-the-line/below-the-line (ATL/BTL) testing to ensure your software operates at its peak efficiency.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Takeaway 2 It can be difficult to find a comprehensive PEP list, but a PEP list can be an essential addition to a bank’s fraud detection system. This helps banks and credit unions operate an effective risk assessment and refrain from violating sanctions. Quality lists can be found through trusted scan product vendors.

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Abrigo

JUNE 12, 2023

A regulatory baseline Benefits to adopting the model money transmitter act framework Money transmitters are regulated at the state level, and the absence of a standardized licensing and regulatory framework across states can lead to consistency and challenges for money transmitters. alone, handling $6 trillion in payments.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 3, 2024

While many think of trade, commerce, and cultural exchange when considering this region, ignoring the undertow of illicit activities is impossible—the border remains a hotspot for drug trafficking, illegal arms trade, human trafficking, and smuggling operations, necessitating vigilant scrutiny and transaction monitoring within the U.S.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 31, 2023

Takeaway 2 Banks should be proactive in understanding fraud trends and FinCEN priorities to prepare for future rulemaking. Takeaway 3 Education and training are the first steps to ensuring that your AML/CFT program is ready for these critical threats. billion to fraud in 2021, a 70% increase over the prior year.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Takeaway 2 Fraud prevention, AML, and IT must communicate regularly and cross-monitor for cybercrime threats. Takeaway 3 Fraud monitoring software and other preventative measures can help financial institutions protect themselves against cyber attacks. . Would you like others articles like this in your inbox?

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Financial services providers that slack on regulatory compliance and fail to safeguard their operations against money laundering, terrorist financing and other criminal activities may face damaged reputations and significant fines. billion — 91 percent — of those penalties, while European regulators demanded $1.7 imposed a full $23.52

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Abrigo

JUNE 4, 2024

With the changing political landscape, new regulations, shifting demographics, and economic uncertainty, getting the most up-to-date information from bank and credit union industry experts and peers has never been more important. Koch stressed the importance of using technology to enhance internal operations and service levels.

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Banking institutions are responding by integrating advanced technologies, particularly artificial intelligence and data analytics, into their lending operations to enhance efficiency and adaptability. The emergence of modern alternatives to traditional credit scoring signifies a broader movement toward financial inclusion.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 13, 2023

According to the Homeland Security Operational Analysis Center , human smuggling along the southwest border generates an estimated $2-$6 billion in annual revenue. . How human smugglers operate. Both transnational criminal organizations, such as drug cartels, and smaller independent operators conduct human smuggling operations.

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Abrigo

JULY 1, 2022

As stated in the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network's (FinCEN) priorities , human trafficking networks use a variety of means to move illicit proceeds, ranging from cash smuggling by individual victims to sophisticated cash operations through professional money laundering networks and criminal organizations. BSA Rules and Regulation.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Financial institutions can mitigate these risks with strong information security protocols, including clear policies and cybercrime education training for every employee. Training should include red flags to identify common cyberattack vectors like phishing, business email compromise, ransomware, and extortion attempts.

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South State Correspondent

MAY 13, 2024

The major themes of fraud, artificial intelligence (AI), expansion of instant payments, open banking, and regulation were particularly relevant to your roles as executives, risk managers, compliance officers, and technology leaders. Unfortunately, most banks don’t gather fraud data across payment channels or track “pre-crime events.”

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The manual is used by examiners as a training tool and guide when performing bank examinations. This update clarifies that banking regulators and FinCEN understand that no specific customer type automatically falls into a higher risk category. Remember, regulators use this instruction manual when they conduct an examination.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 19, 2022

Takeaway 1 Regulators recently reminded financial institutions to have risk-based customer due diligence ( CDD ). Just as not all independent ATM owner or operator customers pose the same level of risk, not all independent ATM owner or operator customers are automatically at higher risk. Record-keeping.

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Abrigo

MARCH 22, 2023

Banking regulators and criminals understand TBML, so be sure your AML investigative team also does. Gain confidence in your BSA program.

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Abrigo

APRIL 25, 2023

A different department, such as deposit operations, may process the account closure. Training should address how to handle potentially unhappy customers or members. Training is critical to ensure employees are not speaking about “BSA closures” to others. deposit operations, business banking, consumer deposits, etc.)

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Abrigo

JANUARY 30, 2023

Information indicating there is limited discernable business value in the CRE investment or that the investment is outside of the client’s regular business operations.

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Abrigo

JULY 19, 2021

Human smuggling activities also intersect with the financial system at many points during the operation, although the data is less clear since the crime is often undetected. Customs and Border Protection, between October 1, 2020 and May 31, 2021, their Office of Field Operations has seized $47,825,514. According to U.S.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

financial institutions' improved compliance with Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering regulations, such as cash reporting requirements.” . Financial institutions can expect additional scrutiny from regulators and auditors on EDD processes and high-risk customer monitoring. BSA Rules and Regulation. BSA Training.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 20, 2021

The FBI explains TOC groups are “self-perpetuating associations of individuals who operate, wholly or in part, by illegal means and irrespective of geography.” Crime proceeds linked primarily to the national sector such as fraud, burglaries, theft, robberies, loan sharking or protection racketeering were not included in these estimates.”.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Banks in the EU have been racing to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ) and the revised Payment Services Directive ( PSD2 ) since both measures were enacted in 2018. FIs in Fidor’s native Germany should by now be familiar with the standards set by GDPR, PSD2 and other regulations aimed at online banking.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Why change management is vital for banks and credit unions Regulators promote change management to manage risk, but banks and credit unions can also achieve important benefits when they manage change. This article describes recent comments by financial regulators about managing change.

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Gonzobanker

MAY 4, 2022

Think digital currencies, embedded finance, BaaS, buy now pay later, gen 3 core systems, artificial intelligence and machine learning… How many of these would have been on any FI’s training curriculum even two years ago? The only thing worse than training your employees and having them leave, is not training them and having them stay.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Takeaway 1 Loan modifications training, automating processes, and updating policies and procedures can help prepare organizations for change. Takeaway 3 Utilize regulatory guidance to understand regulators' expectations, which are likely to include consistent stress testing. Get to know regulator expectations and priorities.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Key Takeaways Now is a good time to plan 2020 BSA/AML training and efforts to educate clients and colleagues about BSA and fraud red flags. In fact, continuing education or training is one of the pillars for any BSA/AML compliance program. It's also a good time to enhance your institution's BSA/AML risk assessment. Change it up.

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