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

Abrigo

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). BSA Rules and Regulation. BSA Training.

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Bitcoin Daily: German Crypto Firm Shuttered After Pyramid Scheme Accusations; People’s Bank Of China Denies Bogus Announcement Of Stablecoin Launch

PYMNTS

Founded in 2011 by Harald Seiz, the firm offered online purchases of “cryptonyzed gold” tokens, offering customers a commission to sign up other “affiliates.” This is a new community, a new world, this is going to be very big. Seiz claims to have raised about $100 million through the sale of his KaratGold Coin (KBC).

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Accounting About-Face

Independent Banker

She explained why lawmakers should exempt community banks from Basel III capital rule. Community bankers score big changes in final credit-loss standard. To their credit, federal regulators have already showed they are on board with the approach laid out in FASB’s final standard. Senate Banking Committee. By James Kendrick.

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Are the regulators getting you down?

Jeff For Banks

Take for example the language from an FA Article relating to a strategic plan issued by the OCC to The Suffolk County National Bank of Riverhead (“SCNB”) in New York on October 25, 2010: “The Board shall adopt, implement, and thereafter ensure Bank adherence to a written strategic plan for the Bank covering at least a three-year period.

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The OCC’s final CRA rule: what changed from the agency’s proposed rule?

CFPB Monitor

On May 20, 2020, the OCC issued a final rule to “strengthen and modernize” its existing Community Reinvestment Act (“CRA”) regulations. of Community Development Fund Advisors. ET, Ballard Spahr will hold a webinar, “The OCC Issues Final CRA Rule – What Changed and What’s Next?” Thomas, Ph.D.,

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Perception Versus Reality: Do People Get More From Credit Unions Than Banks?

Jeff For Banks

The Credit Union National Association (CUNA), the credit union equivalent to the American Bankers'' Association (ABA), states that credit unions exist to serve members, returning earnings to members in the form of lower loan rates, higher interest on deposits, and lower fees. Clearly this remains an emotional issue.

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Guest Post: FInancial Markets and Economic Update by Dorothy Jaworski

Jeff For Banks

As well as the economy has been doing from the momentum of tax cuts and reduced regulation, there are always looming issues. Housing has done well, despite median sales price growth which is less than national averages and lower inventories of properties for sale, which may be propping up prices. Consider the trade wars and tariffs.