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5 reasons your financial institution should attend the ThinkBIG 2024 conference

Abrigo

Takeaway 2 Recent attendees cited the programming and the opportunities to network with their peers as reasons they loved attending ThinkBIG. The Fighting Financial Crime track will focus on BSA compliance, anti-money-laundering (AML), and fraud detection topics. Don’t take our word for it, though. I would highly recommend attending.”

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Help Staff Your BSA/AML Program with Third-Party Vendors

Abrigo

Takeaway 2 Collaboration with a qualified third party replaces expensive and time-consuming onboarding processes with an expert team. A recent and notable consent order shows the dangers of turning to an unqualified or inept third-party institution to perform some or all BSA/AML duties to meet regulations.

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The top 10 2022 AML resources for financial crime fighters

Abrigo

Takeaway 2 Among popular AML resources: a guide to crypto and a checklist for wildlife trafficking red flags. Given the demands of day-to-day duties, however, it can be challenging for BSA officers and other financial crime compliance staff to find time for training and education on fraud and money laundering. Complimentary AML info.

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Hot Topics: How to Prepare for Your Next BSA Exam

Abrigo

Takeaway 2 Good communication with your BSA examiner and having a team plan are key aspects of exam preparation. . Takeaway 3 BSA exam plans should include a review of the common themes and hot topics showing up in recent examination criticisms. Hot BSA exam topics. Delegate duties, ask for help. Culture of compliance.

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Closing the gate: House adopts ENABLERS Act amendment to 2023 NDAA

CFPB Monitor

5312(a)(2)(Z) to include a wide variety of individuals and entities under the definition of a “financial institution” covered by the BSA. Specifically, one year after the Secretary determines who falls into Section 5312(a)(2)(Z), “the Secretary shall conduct random audits [of those persons]. The New Gatekeepers.

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At the Speed of Tech

Independent Banker

For him, a “typical” day at the $215 million-asset community bank runs the gamut from mundane support tasks, such as assisting a co-worker with password resetting, to overseeing complicated systemwide support duties, such as answering audit exams and managing online banking systems. The daily stuff is whatever,” he laughs. “The