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The AMLA and a Culture of Compliance – More Critical Than Ever

Abrigo

Culture of compliance is crucial to BSA/AML programs Culture of compliance within the BSA/AML framework is not new and was first introduced by FinCEN in 2014. Takeaway 2 Poor culture of compliance will result in shortcomings in a financial institution's BSA/AML program. A strong culture of compliance is crucial.

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Deep Dive: Why Video-Based KYC Is Key To Seamless, Cost-Effective FI Onboarding

PYMNTS

Know your customer (KYC) policies were introduced with the Patriot Act in 2001 following 9/11, intended to help stem the flow of funding to terrorists. Banks and other FIs must be certain that their clients are who they claim to be and adhere to AML compliance — or be held accountable. . Reducing FI Onboarding Time, Costs .

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Five at Five: Amazon’s Holiday Season

PYMNTS

The Securities and Exchange Commission and various state regulators have been investigating more than 90 cryptocurrency cases in which investors lost money. Morgan Stanley Fined By FINRA For Compliance Lapses. Crypto Scam Victims Unlikely To Get Their Money Back.

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No Pain, No Gain? GDPR, PSD2 And The New Payments Reality

PYMNTS

Last year brought the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) deadline, Europe’s attempt to boost online privacy and security for consumers — a law that just resulted in a $57 million fine against Google , which was accused of not doing enough to gain the consent of users when collecting data meant for targeted advertising. 3D Secure 2.0

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Kleptocracy & Foreign Public Corruption: New FinCEN Red Flags

Abrigo

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ( FinCEN ) has profiled this global issue by naming corruption one of the eight national security priorities. Securities and Exchange Commission launched investigations into political corruption and started legislative efforts to thwart such acts. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Learn More.

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Could Regulation Prevent The Next Cyberattack?

PYMNTS

11, 2001, terrorist attacks. PYMNTS’ Karen Webster recently spoke with Clarke, who shared his insights on what the recent cyberattack revealed about the financial world’s security apparatus and what steps are necessary to prevent subsequent attacks. The Digital Threat to Commerce. Clarke said he was a fan of SMS authentication.

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17 Of The Biggest Startup Frauds Of All Time

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Below, we take a look at some of these frauds and the lessons they can teach entrepreneurs hoping to launch their own products, companies, and funds. Zenefits skirts compliance regulations. Mozido’s fintech fraud fiasco. Virgin Hyperloop One’s utopian vision derailed by fraud. Table of contents. The Outcome.

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