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Key Components of a Strong Sanctions Compliance Program

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Create an effective sanctions program Considering the current economic and political environment, it is crucial that financial institutions maintain a strong sanctions compliance program (SCP). Takeaway 1 OFAC has issued new guidance on the essential components of a strong compliance program. learn more.

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Things worth reading: 27th June 2019

Chris Skinner

It’s working Mifid II tightens Wall Street’s grip on trading Former UBS compliance officer convicted of another count of insider … The post Things worth reading: 27th June 2019 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Top BSA/AML Blog Posts: Cannabis, SARs Topped the List in 2019

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Key Takeaways The most popular BSA/AML and fraud blog posts in 2019 related to staying on top of regulatory changes. BSA and compliance officers wanted to read about SARs, risks tied to cannabis-related businesses, and preparing for CAMS exams. Regulatory change in focus. get started. Cannabis-related businesses (CRBs) & SARs.

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Report: Tokenization And Data Vaulting Take The Sting Out Of PCI Compliance

PYMNTS

Working with payments orchestration providers can help firms like these address their systems’ security flaws by taking on the compliance burden. They can also provide the resources and expertise needed to meet PCI compliance and allow firms to focus on their own core competencies. percent over the next seven years.

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

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Culture of compliance is crucial to BSA/AML programs Culture of compliance within the BSA/AML framework is not new and was first introduced by FinCEN in 2014. Takeaway 2 Poor culture of compliance will result in shortcomings in a financial institution's BSA/AML program. A strong culture of compliance is crucial.

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Orchestration Curing COVID-Era Compliance Headaches

PYMNTS

As data privacy becomes enshrined in international law, regulatory compliance will grow more stringent and costly to companies that fail to provide the digital defenses these laws demand. A single point of integration provides a way to more easily adhere to new and evolving regulations,” Jenna Hutt, Spreedly head of compliance, told PYMNTS.

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Deep Dive: How Regulatory Compliance Tools Help Keep Remittances Flowing

PYMNTS

These types of payment flows made up 5 percent or more of the gross domestic product (GDP) for 66 countries in 2019, reaching as high as 20 percent of GDP in nations like Haiti and Nepal. . Maintaining compliance with these important regulations can be challenging, but FIs cannot afford to slip up. The Cost of Compliance .