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Key Components of a Strong Sanctions Compliance Program

Abrigo

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

Abrigo

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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CFPB publishes Spring 2019 rulemaking agenda

CFPB Monitor

The CFPB has published its Spring 2019 rulemaking agenda as part of the Spring 2019 Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions, which is coordinated by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). It represents the CFPB’s first rulemaking agenda under Director Kraninger’s leadership.

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Using BSA Hot Topics to Strengthen Your BSA Program in 2020

Abrigo

Key Takeaways Using exam findings from 2019 can help strengthen your BSA program in 2020. Institutions must create a strong culture of compliance. The decade is quickly coming to an end, so as we put 2019 in our rear-view mirror, it’s time for a fresh start with the new year and new decade approaching.

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

Abrigo

Takeaway 3 As global interest in digital assets continues to rise, expect to see more regulation and even centralization of digital currency. It experienced a downward correction from 2018 to 2019, sometimes referred to as the "crypto winter." leadership and economic competitiveness The U.S. Rapid Growth. Promote U.S.

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CFPB issues Fall 2020 semi-annual report to Congress

CFPB Monitor

With Director Kraninger having submitted her resignation to President Biden last week, the report represents the CFPB’s fifth and final semi-annual report under Director Kraninger’s leadership. The report describes the most frequently cited Regulation Z and Regulation E violations during 2019. to 1:30 p.m.

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Preparing for Section 1071

Abrigo

The data is intended to help the CFPB enforce fair lending laws and could also be used by the government and small business lenders to identify the needs of businesses, said Michelle Lucci, Abrigo Regulatory Compliance Manager. Those implementing regulations were coming. Lending Regulation. Lending Regulation. Learn More.

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