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Impact of Covid-19 Felt in the Shared National Credit Reviews Released by Bank Regulators

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” SNC (pronounced like the candy bar but without the “ers”) stands for the Shared National Credit Program, which, since 1977, has assessed risk in the largest and most complex credits shared by multiple regulated financial institutions. Loan reviews are completed in the first and third calendar quarters each year.

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Director Chopra promotes aggressive enforcement in remarks to National Association of State Attorneys General

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In remarks given on Tuesday to the National Association of State Attorneys General (NAAG), CFPB Director Chopra promoted an aggressive approach to enforcement by both the CFPB and state attorneys general (AGs). Advocated for the expansion of state AGs’ authority.

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

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When the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)’s released its inaugural national priorities list for policy related to anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), one of the eight priorities included on the list was transnational organized crime (TOC). trillion in 2009 or 3.6% take the assessment.

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Is the U.S. Keeping Up in the Digital Asset Space?

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Takeaway 3 As global interest in digital assets continues to rise, expect to see more regulation and even centralization of digital currency. The innovative world of digital assets has made big strides since its inception in 2009. National objectives in cryptocurrency policy. Rapid Growth. The rise of digital assets. Priorities.

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Financial Stability Board Calls For Current Crypto Education

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Financial Stability Board (FSB) Chair Randal Quarles has warned global financial regulators that they must accelerate the creation of a framework for cryptocurrency and other forms of digital money, Reuters reported on Wednesday (Feb. The daily calculated bank-to-bank interest rate is a benchmark for trillions of U.S.

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Cryptocurrency risks, rewards and red flags for financial institutions

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Cryptocurrency regulation is on the horizon The ups and downs of the cryptocurrency scene have illuminated a need for guidance for traditional financial institutions. Cryptocurrency was first introduced in 2009 and is lauded for providing a level of privacy and security that traditional banking cannot guarantee. DOWNLOAD WHITEPAPER.

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FinCEN AML/CTF Priorities Part 4: Counterproliferation

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The regulations are forthcoming, but institutions now should begin the process of performing a threat-focused risk assessment which will guide them where to focus their efforts. The North Korean government has been also found to have used chemical weapons against its own nationals. Included as a Priority is Proliferation Financing.

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