CFPB Monitor

MAY 31, 2022

On May 19, 2022, the Associate Director of the Enforcement and Compliance Division of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), Alessio Evangelista, spoke at the Chainalysis Links Conference in New York City on the topic of “The Intersection of Cryptocurrencies and National Security.” Responsible Innovation “.

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CFPB Monitor

JULY 29, 2022

On July 20, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and 18 state attorneys general led by New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that they have entered into a settlement with Harris Originals of NY, Inc. State regulators may also supervise MLA requirements pursuant to state law).

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 8, 2018

The initiative, which is known as the Blockchain Urban Plan for 2018–2022, was announced in a Zurich visit. In other news, regulators in the European Union are looking at initial coin offerings (ICOs) to determine if they need to be regulated, Reuters reported. telephone number management.”

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

CFPB issued Circular 2022-06 about two fee practices that it considers unfair and unlawful under existing law. On May 5, 2022, the federal bank regulators jointly released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) to strengthen and modernize the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulations. Evolving risks. Cyber reporting.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

FinTech Partner Connect will “support new ways for businesses and consumers to seamlessly and securely pay, get paid, send money and more,” according to a representative for the company in an email announcing the effort. The RTR is forecasted to roll out in 2022. It will be run by Payments Canada and regulated by the Bank of Canada.

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Independent Banker

MARCH 31, 2022

From credit union overreach to onerous overregulation, the 2022/23 ICBA board of directors has plenty on its to-do list. When the 2022/23 ICBA board of directors was introduced at ICBA LIVE in San Antonio, Texas, there was a palpable sense of excitement in the air. Photos by Chris Williams. By Molly Bennett. Covington, Ind.

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JUNE 7, 2022

This dubious distinction and related implications of a breach have ensured financial services’ high level of cyber security proficiency, protection, and alignment with standards such as the International Standards Organization (ISO) 27k series on IT risk and the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cyber Security Framework.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 3, 2024

Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) recently issued a new regulation on the requirements, including how AML staff will access the information through a new federal beneficial ownership information (BOI) registry. This is in line with the current CDD regulations. Effective Jan. Below is a short recap of each.

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CFPB Monitor

JULY 14, 2022

On July 8, with limited fanfare, the Department of Treasury issued a request for public comment regarding the March 9, 2022 Executive Order entitled “Ensuring Responsible Innovation in Digital Assets” (the “Order”). Nonetheless, the request for comment sets a deadline of only 30 days – August 8, 2022 – for responses.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 19, 2018

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which pointed out that investors may have a false sense of security triggered by the operating label of an “exchange.”. Concerns over regulation will likely continue to plague the crypto, according to analysts. By 2022, Lee believed bitcoin prices could get to $125,000. “It

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

billion to fraud in 2022, a 44% increase over the prior year and a trend that has continued into 2023. As overseers tighten the leash with stringent regulations aimed at protecting consumers, the cost of compliance grows. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), consumers lost $8.8 That equates to $35 billion annually.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Banks are typically required to establish direct links with financial institutions (FIs) in other nations to make or receive cross-border payments. Cross-border payments between businesses are expected to reach $35 trillion by 2022 and 2024 could see up to $240 billion in person-to-person (P2P) payments.

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Abrigo

APRIL 26, 2022

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ( FinCEN ) has profiled this global issue by naming corruption one of the eight national security priorities. Securities and Exchange Commission launched investigations into political corruption and started legislative efforts to thwart such acts. financial system. In the 1970s, the U.S.

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Bank Activities

JULY 5, 2022

By Zoran Temelkov July, 2022. The company was unsuccessful in its effort to secure $200 million in a Series F funding round this year. The announcement of ceasing operations came on the 29 th of June 2022. The funds were intended to support the company’s plan to write a mortgage and expand its operations.

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JULY 11, 2022

I used Afterpay for the shoe purchase because it allowed me to not take as big of a hit to my bank account at a time when I had more expenses than usual occur all at once so that I could feel more financially secure as I awaited my next paycheck. As of 2022, 43% of Americans have reported using a BNPL service for at least one purchase.

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Bobsguide

APRIL 13, 2022

Dubai, UAE – April 13, 2022 – Finastra today announced that Banque Misr, the second largest national bank in Egypt with international presence, has selected Fusion Trade Innovation and Fusion Corporate Channels to digitalize its trade finance services and provide a premium user experience.

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Abrigo

JUNE 13, 2022

According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), this heartless crime is most likely under-reported due to victims' embarrassment. BSA Rules and Regulation. Top 10 Regulatory Topics NBFIs Should Prepare for in 2022. BSA Rules and Regulation. Top 10 Regulatory Hot Topics for 2022 – What AML Professionals Need to Know.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 1, 2022

But as the prevalence of security breaches grows, so do the opportunities for community banks to position themselves as guardians of their customers’ personal data through compliance, technology and relationship building. Data privacy and security is a hot topic and is only getting hotter. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert. Bob Hickok.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Institutions secure financial instruments at a certain rate based on the market rates as of a specific point in time. Regulators expect a well-managed financial institution to look at interest rate risk through two different lenses: Earnings at risk (EAR)/income at risk (IAR) – Measures short-term risk; changes to the income statement.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 20, 2021

If your CDD program is not intact, now is the time to tighten things up and watch for new regulations. and CDD will be top of regulators' minds for some time. Staffing Assessments: Why Financial Institutions Should Prepare for 2022 Staffing Needs Now. CDD is widely considered the fifth pillar of BSA. Loan Origination System.

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CFPB Monitor

JULY 5, 2022

On June 18, 2022, Louisiana’s Governor signed into law two new bills that impose new requirements for student loans. Both bills are effective on August 1, 2022. HB 610 creates the following new duties for student loan servicers: Response to Inquiries/Complaints.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Foreign property buyers appear to have gotten that message, if research from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is any indication. The nation, notably the areas of Toronto and Vancouver, is seeing a high influx of buyers purchasing properties due to the region’s low interest rates. Global Real Estate Bargain Shopping.

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CFPB Monitor

JULY 21, 2022

On July 13, 2022, the House of Representatives (the “House”) adopted an amendment to the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”) offered by Maxine Waters (D. FinCEN, however, does not actually conduct BSA/AML examinations of regulated businesses. It is unclear if Congress expects FinCEN to conduct these audits.

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FICO

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The Regulator Is Stepping In - What Will It Mean for Banks? The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has set in motion a series of proposals to better protect consumers from payment scam losses, and two key elements stand out. Unintended Consequences of PSR Regulation of APP Scams? Much more needs to be done to address it.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 3, 2024

financial system, and regulators will expect it. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), deaths involving synthetic opioids, primarily fentanyl, continued to rise, with 70,601 overdose deaths reported in 2021. In 2022, NIDA reported that 109,680 people died as the fentanyl crisis deepened.

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CFPB Monitor

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

HUD also issued Mortgagee Letter 2022-18 addressing with regard to FHA-insured loans general flood insurance requirements, flood insurance requirements for condominiums, manufactured homes and home equity conversion mortgage (HECM) loans (i.e., Both the final rule and Mortgagee Letter are effective December 21, 2022. .

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Who saw 2022 coming and accurately predicted the headlines? A few modest examples of the 2022 roller coaster ride: The Fed rate hikes in 2022 totaled 425 basis points. In 2022, there was… wait for it… exactly one. Goes to 2022. OK, show of hands. All of you with your hands up… … uh huh. Pull ’em down. Nobody did.

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Abrigo

JUNE 15, 2023

has lagged in passing laws and regulations preventing criminal proceeds from flowing into real estate. national security and the integrity of the U.S. The comment period for the proposed rule, Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Real Estate Transactions , ended in February 2022, but a final rule has yet to be issued.

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Abrigo

APRIL 18, 2022

Takeaway 3 As global interest in digital assets continues to rise, expect to see more regulation and even centralization of digital currency. Bitcoin and other digital assets have remained volatile without regulation, with generally more risk-tolerant investors using cryptocurrencies as an alternative payment method. Rapid Growth.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 1, 2022

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. In 2022, Christie's sold Andy Warhol's portrait of Marilyn Monroe, "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn," for $195 million , setting a new record.

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FICO

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Mon, 09/26/2022 - 18:25. In various discussion papers issued by the European Banking Association and national regulatory bodies, regulations are emerging that demand explainability at least for risk-related decisions. This makes explainable analytics an imperative for reasons of investment security alone. FICO Admin.

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Abrigo

JULY 7, 2022

What Will Auditors and Regulators Expect with CECL Accounting? A panel of CECL accounting experts described how auditors and regulators are viewing various aspects of implementation. . Takeaway 2 Auditors and regulators don't have preconceived expectations about how CECL reserves might change for an institution.

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South State Correspondent

JULY 25, 2022

We have poured through the recent 2Q earnings releases, spoken with a rash of institutional bank investors, traded thoughts with analysts, and compiled the following list of concerns that bank stakeholders (employees, shareholders, vendors, and regulators) now have. The Fed plans to keep reducing its securities holdings by $47.5B

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Abrigo

MARCH 31, 2023

You might also like this webinar: "CECL implementation FAQs: Progress as 2023 approaches" listen Takeaway 1 The National Credit Union Administration emphasized interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk as main concerns. But not all credit unions were ready to address CECL in their 2022 capital plans.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

grand jury subpoena and National Security Letters) Information Sharing 314(b) requests Manual review of internal reports for unusual transaction activity In addition to the manual identification processes, surveillance monitoring by automated AML systems is becoming the expected norm for medium to large institutions.

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Abrigo

JULY 1, 2022

Human trafficking has long been a global concern and has officially become one of the eight national anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism priorities for the United States. Department of Homeland Security defines human trafficking as modern-day slavery involving the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain labor or commercial sex act.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 9, 2020

For example, if a merchandise manager needs to set inventory levels for a national chain, several participants can view the data – including the supplier, if they are on the permission list for that block. Due to the structure of blockchain technologies, there are extra layers of security that don’t exist in earlier digital technologies.

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