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FinCEN AML/CTF Priorities Part 6: Transnational Organized Crime (TOC)

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in 2001 began outlining strategies to combat transnational organized crime. The activity stretches from crimes we know, such as phishing, internet auction fraud, and advanced fee schemes to human trafficking, illegal trade in natural resources (diamonds, timber, etc.), A Focus Since 2001. Fraud Prevention. Fraud Trends.

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

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On January 1, 2021, the Senate voted into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The BSA , adopted in 1970, has not had a significant overhaul since the USA PATRIOT Act (commonly known as the Patriot Act) in 2001 in response to the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States. Fraud Prevention.

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FBI Gears Up To Fight Cybercriminals

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We’ve got to be thinking about how our adversaries think about cyber — whether it’s a nation-state or just an individual criminal for-profit type of attack. We recognize that we’re not solely going to hire our way out of this challenge,” said Tonya Ugoretz, who started at the FBI focused on counterterrorism in 2001. “We

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Kleptocracy & Foreign Public Corruption: New FinCEN Red Flags

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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.

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CFPB Cracks Down On Deceptive Lender Who Targeted 9/11 First Responders

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The consumers included former National Football League players suffering from neurological disorders, victims of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster and 9/11 first responders. 11, 2001 World Trade Center attack who were entitled to payments from the Victim Compensation Fund as part of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.

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Fintech Hall of Fame: The Top Digital Innovations in Financial Services

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I’m taking suggestions here (so far: crypto, BNPL, earned-wage access, chatbots, deposit networks).

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Could Regulation Prevent The Next Cyberattack?

PYMNTS

s National Health Service. 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.