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U.S. Regulations to Consider When Managing a Cryptocurrency Fund

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However, in this blog, we will discuss the regulatory landscape surrounding cryptocurrency from an asset manager or fund manager perspective. New York’s BitLicense requirement therefore applies to investment managers who issue digital coins or otherwise act as an exchange platform regardless of where the buyers are located.

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FDIC settles Operation Choke Point lawsuit

CFPB Monitor

The FDIC has announced that it has entered into a settlement of the lawsuit filed against it and the OCC in 2014 by a trade group and several payday lenders challenging “Operation Choke Point” — a federal enforcement initiative involving the FDIC, OCC and other federal agencies. In July 2017, the D.C. In July 2017, the D.C.

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Are regulatory management offices within banks needed in 2015?

Abrigo

Some of the biggest banking stories in 2014 centered on massive data breaches at top retailers, M&A activities, and regulatory changes like the IASB’s IFRS 9 Financial Instruments. Creating a team dedicated to compliance will likely foster trust with regulators.

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The 2014 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

It’s time for the 2014 GonzoBanker Awards! Rise of the Analytics Organization in a Dog-Eat-Dog World – Brush off your resumes Gonzoanalysts, at our client roundtables we heard about analytics organizations being formed and analysts and managers being hired to head them. but let’s just dive into it! THE BANKING AWARDS.

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Regulation and Compliance: Ready for Review

Independent Banker

This is particularly true for community banks preparing to undergo their next regulatory safety and soundness or compliance examination. As David Barr, spokesperson for the FDIC, points out, “a vast majority of community banks remain well-rated and exhibit satisfactory corporate governance programs and compliance management systems.”.

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Ensuring AML Programs Minimize Personal Liability

Abrigo

The former Chief Operational Risk Officer was fined for insufficient action on AML program deficiencies and staffing issues. Abrigo Compliance & Engagement Director Terri Luttrell, CAMS-Audit, says that fines against individual BSA professionals are rare. The recent $450,000 fine of U.S. Focus BSA/AML resources on risk.

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China’s Tencent Is Researching Potential Company Cryptocurrency

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Tencent, which operates WeChat, one of the largest chat platforms in the world, recently teamed up with huge diamond mining firm ALROSA , as well as blockchain operation Everledger. In 2014, Sina lost its license after facing charges of allowing lewd video content to be posted.