CFPB Monitor

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

In a related blog post , Acting Director Uejio notes that because of the economic hardship and uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the CFPB must do all it can to protect homeowners and promote stability in the housing market.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 8, 2020

In today’s top news, economists expect the economy to recover back to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2021, and China’s banking watchdog warns of further Big Tech regulations. Economists: Stimulus, Vaccine Key To Full Recovery By Year-End 2021. Plus, online lending startup SoFi is looking to go public through a SPAC.

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CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The Bill was introduced in December 2021 and a public hearing on the Bill was held on September 22, 2022. Among other criticisms, the trade groups assert that the Bill would impose difficult, if not impossible, compliance burdens on lenders that will result in decreased credit access and higher cost loans. law], or insurance.”.

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Social Assurance

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Social Assurance’s Marketing and Compliance Report provides an analysis of the financial services industry and explores trends for the upcoming year. Here are a few key takeaways from the 2021 report and how it will impact your brand. Growing Utilization of Marketing and Compliance Tools and Technology.

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South State Correspondent

JANUARY 16, 2024

introduced a LIBOR alternative in March of 2021 (called BSBY). With the development of the term SOFR market, BSBY offers no perceived advantages over SOFR, Fed Funds, or Prime. BSBY was not well received by US regulators from its inception, but the market eventually embraced SOFR over BSBY. No ISDA documents.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Facebook is turning off a number of functions in its Instagram and Messenger apps for European users after new a European Union regulation called the “ePrivacy directive” began covering messaging apps as of Dec. It takes time to rebuild products in a way that work seamlessly for people and also comply with new regulation.”.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 8, 2018

and group compliance director, explained to PYMNTS how online tools can make remote identity verification even more robust than in-person processes — and also help kick cross-border payments into higher gear. Right now, 5 percent of the money transmission market is digital,” Nazzaro said. “[But] Digitizing Identity Verification.

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CFPB Monitor

JUNE 10, 2022

The Federal Trade Commission provided its annual report to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on its enforcement and related activities in 2021 regarding the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Consumer Leasing Act (CLA), and Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) (collectively, the “Financial Acts”).

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 8, 2017

New research suggests the upcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) could threaten small businesses in the U.K. if they find themselves out of compliance with the data protection rules. According to reports, separate data from Cybersecurity Ventures suggests a cybersecurity job shortage by 2021. Thursday (Dec.

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CFPB Monitor

APRIL 7, 2022

The FDIC has issued the March 2022 edition of Consumer Compliance Supervisory Highlights which includes a description of some of the most significant consumer compliance issues identified by FDIC examiners during consumer compliance examinations conducted in 2021.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Takeaway 3 Keep an eye on updates to changing markets, including cannabis and antiquit ies trading . The year 2021 saw a continuation of pandemic policies and changes, a new administration in Washington , and regulatory reform from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ( FinCEN ). According to a 2021 Crypto Crime Report ?

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Abrigo

JANUARY 31, 2023

Recap and forecast The current state of AML/CFT regulations Terminology change Financial crime professionals have long referred to Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) compliance in conjunction with anti-money laundering efforts as “BSA/AML.” billion to fraud in 2021, a 70% increase over the prior year. That represents nearly 2.8

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Abrigo

JANUARY 22, 2024

These tips can help ensure compliance while improving your offerings. Banks of all sizes need practical tools to win the fight against fraud, so it should be no surprise that 31% of financial services organizations plan to add new technology systems to fight fraud, compared to 10% in 2021. billion globally last year.

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Abrigo

JUNE 27, 2023

Key Takeaways Real estate markets are vulnerable to money laundering and fraud because of their transaction size and appreciation over time. Regulations such as Geographic Targeting Order updates help identify AML risks by requiring identification for certain real estate purchases. Why real estate?

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Abrigo

JUNE 15, 2023

real estate market alone. real estate market alone. has lagged in passing laws and regulations preventing criminal proceeds from flowing into real estate. You might also like this Russian sanctions compliance checklist. Takeaway 1 Real estate money laundering is a serious issue, with an estimated $2.3 However, the U.S.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Open Banking’s European success has kicked off interest in similar regulations worldwide, most notably in China, India and Singapore, where digital banking’s popularity among general consumers is rapidly rising. Numerous regions then announced internal deadlines for compliance that often diverged from their neighbors’ deadlines.

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Abrigo

MARCH 11, 2022

Expert insights on 10 regulatory topics that NBFIs should consider this year Review this list of what regulators are looking for in 2022 to help your NBFI pass exams with flying colors. Takeaway 3 NBFIs should review common deficiencies in AML programs that regulators are citing and fix issues before their next audit or exam.

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CFPB Monitor

MAY 25, 2022

The CFPB announced earlier this week that as part of a new approach to innovation in consumer finance, it is replacing its Office of Innovation and Operation Catalyst with a new office, the Office of Competition and Innovation, and eliminating its No Action Letter (NAL) and Compliance Assistance Sandbox (CAS) programs.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Plus, the United Kingdom government is making a new Digital Markets Unit to enforce regulations that apply to Big Tech. UK Digital Markets Unit To Tighten, Enforce Big Tech Competition Rules. The government of the United Kingdom is creating a new Digital Markets Unit assigned to enforce regulations that apply to Big Tech firms.

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Abrigo

MARCH 7, 2022

Experts weigh in on regulatory hot topics for 2022 Review these 10 insights into what regulators are looking for in 2022 to help your financial institution pass exams with flying colors. Takeaway 1 Regulators have increased their focus on BSA in the first quarter of 2022, and the crisis in Ukraine will put OFAC in the spotlight.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Review the issue and what your financial institution should do for BSA compliance. The fact that this market has been loosely regulated in the United States leaves the industry open to illegal actors in the dark market and open trade, such as auction houses and the internet. DOWNLOAD . Treasury reviews art industry.

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FICO

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

FICO has announced its panel of independent judges for the 2021 FICO® Decisions Awards which honor clients achieving outstanding results using analytics and decision management technology to grow their business, manage risk and reduce costs. René Javier Guzmán, market & liquidity risks director at Banreservas (previous winner).

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FICO

MAY 24, 2021

A new report released today by FICO and market intelligence firm Corinium, entitled The State of Responsible AI , finds that most companies are deploying AI at significant risk. With worldwide revenues for the AI market (including software, hardware and services) forecast to grow 16.4% year over year in 2021 to $327.5

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 3, 2019

that mirror the General Data Protection Regulation of the European Union. And, even with the regulatory overhang, Citi still recommends purchasing the shares and sees the 2020 and 2021 analyst estimates as too low. The risks could together wipe away $55 to $60 from the share price or approximately 30 percent of its current value.

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Abrigo

JULY 13, 2023

billion in 2021. Many victims are lonely or isolated and don’t understand cryptocurrency markets. Crafty scammers exploit weaknesses in fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance programs such as outdated technology, human error, or inadequate monitoring systems. billion in 2022, a 127% increase from $1.45

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FICO

MARCH 7, 2023

Home Blog FICO Responsible AI: Are European Firms Ready for the Regulators? There are significant changes coming in Europe, which highlight getting a handle on responsible AI use, with the banking and financial services sector among those that will be most impacted by increasing regulation.

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PYMNTS

JULY 21, 2020

Open banking is appealing to financial institutions (FIs) and regulators in many markets, even as the pandemic sweeps across the world. Regulators in other regions, including Latin America, are also shaping and announcing plans to enable open banking and better support digital financial systems.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 23, 2019

So far the XPOS has been shipped to over 30 countries, with plans to send out 100,000 devices to the global retail market by 2021. It is the first compliance alerts solution available across 15 cryptocurrencies. Alerts are available for all 15 cryptocurrencies, with more coming soon.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Published reports indicate that China’s central bank and banking, securities and foreign-exchange regulators summoned Ant Group executives this past weekend to discuss official concerns about the firm. Reuters quoted central bank Vice Gov. Any FinTech disruptor, when it becomes so big, represents systemic risk,” he told Webster.

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PYMNTS

JULY 31, 2019

According to an International Monetary Fund (IMF), the so-called shadow market was responsible for one-third of economic activity from 1991 to 2015, the year that the country was a NATO member and EU candidate. By 2021, all tax transactions will be electronic.

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Abrigo

MARCH 24, 2021

Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 BSA professionals should prepare for changes as new regulations and guidance from FinCEN unfold. Takeaway 2 While the AMLA is now law, regulations, guidance, and other information still needs to be written. These include conducting studies, writing regulations, and publishing guidance.

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Abrigo

MAY 24, 2023

This lack of access to financial services hinders these businesses’ abilities to gain a market foothold and contributes to the flourishing of an unregulated, underground marketplace. The SAFE Banking Act also promotes the safety of millions of consumers who patronize state-legal cannabis markets.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

consumers are expected to be shopping online by 2021. Merchants working to expand and sell online in more markets must comply with each market’s local sales tax regulations, however, and that is an increasingly complicated task. Consumers are flocking to eCommerce, and more than 230 million U.S.

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CFPB Monitor

APRIL 20, 2022

The consent order settled the CFPB’s claims that TransUnion had engaged in deceptive marketing of credit-related products. TransUnion’s subsidiary, TUI, generates, markets, and sells consumer-facing credit-related products that include credit scores, credit reports, and credit monitoring. In addition to requiring payment of $13.9

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Stacy Watkins (left), president and CEO, and Hilary Nelson (right), senior vice president and director of operations and compliance, at the Las Vegas Strip. Lexicon Bank didn’t wait long to make a splash, sponsoring the 2021 World Series of Poker. We have found a way to service that and get the regulators comfortable.

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CFPB Monitor

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The DOJ’s lawsuit against Lakeland, filed in a New Jersey federal district court, is part of the DOJ’s nationwide “ Combating Redlining Initiative ” launched in October 2021. According to the DOJ , the settlement represents the third-largest redlining settlement in the DOJ’s history.

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CFPB Monitor

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

On February 23, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. The final debt collection rule (Parts I and II) is effective on November 30, 2021 and the final QM rules are effective on March 1, 2021, with a mandatory compliance date of July 1, 2021 for the new general QM rule. to 1:30 p.m.

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