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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: How financial institutions can stay safe and secure online

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First held in 2004 The history of Cybersecurity Awareness Month October is a special month for cybersecurity enthusiasts. Launched to provide resources Cybersecurity Awareness Month was launched in 2004 by the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) and the U.S.

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London’s Dirty Little (Money Laundering) Secret

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Earlier this year another Swiss bank found itself in hot water due to possible involvement in fraud, money laundering and other criminal activities related to helping wealthy individuals avoid taxes.

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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. In 2004, the infamous Riggs Bank (Riggs) case brought political corruption to the top of compliance officers’ lists of reasons not to sleep at night. financial system.

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African Dictator’s Son Stands Trial For Money Laundering

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The trial got under way after the United Nations denied a request by Equatorial Guinea at the end of last year to halt proceedings on the argument that Obiang is covered by diplomatic immunity. Obiang is the son of the country’s president, Teodoro Obiang Nguema.

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Could Regulation Prevent The Next Cyberattack?

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s National Health Service. In 2004, Clarke testified before the 9/11 Commission on the events and conditions that led up to the Sept. Clarke recommends forming an alliance of “like-minded nations” to help put pressure on nations that act as sanctuaries for cybercriminals. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

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

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Innovations from 1995 to 2014 (with launch dates) Note: Ranking as of Jan 2014 Wells Fargo is first in the world to offer Web-statement access (launched May 1995) Security First Network Bank launches first full-service Internet bank brand (Oct 1995, disbanded 2002) PayPal launches first online optimized payment system (Nov 1999, bought by eBay in 2003) (..)

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Heather Sugg, Mary York, David Jones Promoted to William Mills Agency’s Management Team

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Sugg has been with William Mills Agency since 2004 and has worked with some of the industry’s largest and most innovative technology companies. Her experience and industry exposure has contributed to the launch of several start-up ventures, supporting IPOs and managing communications through acquisitions.