Abrigo

JANUARY 17, 2024

The United Nations estimates there are currently 40 million people enslaved around the world, and that one-quarter of them are children. FinCEN data shows that human trafficking in the United States takes place in a wide variety of industries—hospitality, agriculture, janitorial services, construction, restaurants, domestic work, and so on.

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Perficient

DECEMBER 22, 2023

This blog was co-authored by: Ashley Simmons In conversations with financial services executives, Perficient consultants consistently delve into the application and usage of artificial intelligence (AI) within the industry. A pivotal aspect of this conversation revolves around the regulatory perspective toward AI.

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Chris Skinner

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

This week’s main blog headlines are … Regulating the unregulated I was thinking about this question of how to regulate global technology platforms that don’t recognise national boundaries, mainly in the context of crypto and digital currencies.

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Perficient

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Once published by regulators, Perficient’s Risk and Regulatory CoE will be here to walk our clients through the changes. YOU MAY ENJOY: Regulatory Reporting in Financial Services Modernizing CRA Regulations Managing compliance risk frameworks in alignment with existing risk profiles is crucial as customer needs evolve.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In this blog post, we will delve into the strategies and policies credit unions can adopt to ensure the success and profitability of their MBL programs. Board involvement is not only a regulatory requirement but also a means to ensure safety, soundness, and adaptability to changes in lending regulations or institution-specific strategies.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 11, 2023

Institute Against Human Trafficking reported that the 2020 Super Bowl in Miami saw a 163% increase in human trafficking reports to the national hotline over the course of the event. BSA Rules and Regulation. BSA Rules and Regulation. BSA Rules and Regulation. It dropped down to 140 incidents in March 2019. AML Software.

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Chris Skinner

JULY 22, 2018

In particular, in a globalised world with a global network where everyone can connect and transact in real-time, anytime, anywhere, the idea of national regulators regulating a system that does not recognise national borders seems counter-intuitive. appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Cisco

JULY 12, 2022

A number of our financial institution customers are regulated by multiple, and different, regulatory bodies. The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council—or better known as the FFIEC—is a formal U.S. government interagency body charged with helping streamline the audit process. In the U.S. IT Governance in Financial Services.

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CFPB Monitor

JULY 29, 2022

and related entities (collectively, “Harris Jewelry”), a national jewelry retailer that markets and sells military-themed gifts, to resolve their lawsuit which alleged that Harris Jewelry had engaged in unlawful sales and credit practices targeting servicemembers. State regulators may also supervise MLA requirements pursuant to state law).

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Abrigo

JUNE 27, 2023

Regulations such as Geographic Targeting Order updates help identify AML risks by requiring identification for certain real estate purchases. The limited regulation around the real estate industry has made it especially easy for these bad actors to cycle their dirty money into the financial system using this avenue. In 2017, over 5.51

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Abrigo

JULY 21, 2021

As part of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) first national priorities list for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) policies, one important priority continues to be detecting, reporting, and preventing terrorist financing. BSA Rules and Regulation. BSA Rules and Regulation.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 20, 2021

When the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)’s released its inaugural national priorities list for policy related to anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), one of the eight priorities included on the list was transnational organized crime (TOC). Read our blog series on the FinCEN's priorities.

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CFPB Monitor

JANUARY 7, 2019

I am pleased to share with our blog readers that Alan Kaplinsky, who leads our firm’s Consumer Financial Services Group, was recently awarded the National Law Review’s Go-To Thought Leadership Award in Consumer Finance for his work on our blog, Consumer Finance Monitor. We certainly hope that our readers will agree.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 30, 2024

This year’s conference will feature industry experts, financial institution peers, BSA/AML professionals, CPAs, law enforcement, auditors, and regulators selected especially for their expertise and timely knowledge. Network with bankers, auditors, and regulators Networking has always been table stakes to ThinkBIG conference attendees.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 28, 2019

’ SEN is an important step toward changing this,” Joshua Rawlins, managing director of financial operations at Gemini, wrote in a blog post. And the United Kingdom’s National Liberal Party (NLP) has posted what it believes is the only coherent policy regarding cryptocurrencies. The current policy is a non-policy.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 26, 2016

Bitstamp has stamped its name in the record books in the EU for being the first company of its kind to secure a national license to operate as a bitcoin exchange. The company was awarded a license by the Luxembourg government, which recognizes it as a fully regulated, licensed exchange. That included security reviews and audits.

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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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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

residential real estate sector but safeguarding our economic and national security.” Know the red flags for money laundering. “Illicit actors are exploiting the U.S. Today marks an important step toward not only curbing abuse of the U.S. This AML investigations checklist can help.

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Chris Skinner

MAY 1, 2017

I’m regularly blogging and talking about the legacy economy known as America. Back in December, I picked up on this new Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) Ruling to issue national FinTech bank charters. Which country took a decade longer to get Chip & PIN than most?

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PYMNTS

APRIL 1, 2020

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill on Tuesday (March 31) establishing specific rules – backed by Microsoft – governing facial recognition software, according to a blog by Bill Smith, president of Microsoft. Many states don’t have any laws regulating the use of facial recognition technology.

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Abrigo

MARCH 11, 2021

Signed into law as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for 2021, the AML Act of 2020 (the Act), seeks to strengthen, modernize, and streamline the existing Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) requirements. Below is a list of elements and use cases for the blog. Text from a blog. Text from a blog. Text from a blog.

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Abrigo

JULY 16, 2021

Takeaway 2 Regulations haven't been written, but there are steps community financial institutions can take now to prepare. While these are general today, the AMLA requires that regulations be written around each Priority, as appropriate. Until regulations have been released and go into effect, regulatory expectations remain unclear.

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CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 20, 2020

federal and state financial institution regulators have taken meaningful, proactive steps to acknowledge financial inequality issues, reach out to traditionally underserved populations to expand access to credit, and further protect consumers from discrimination. This blog post contains a summary of those efforts.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Takeaway 2 NBFIs should ensure their AML programs are sound and pass the scrutiny of FinCEN and their primary regulators. Stay up to date on regulations affecting NBFIs and other BSA trends. Below are 10 things NBFIs should do to ensure their AML programs are sound and pass the scrutiny of FinCEN and their primary regulators.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 10, 2021

This update clarifies that banking regulators and FinCEN understand that no specific customer type automatically falls into a higher risk category. Remember, regulators use this instruction manual when they conduct an examination. BSA Rules and Regulation. The importance of updating your AML program. Looking ahead. BSA Training.

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Chris Skinner

MARCH 7, 2017

The post Things worth reading: 8th March 2017 appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. Bank of England deputy governor with brother in senior Barclays role faces calls to resign . Bank of England deputy governor with brother in senior Barclays role faces calls to resign .

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

On January 1, 2021, the Senate voted into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The AMLA is extensive, and there are many steps involved before FinCEN can implement the act, such as conducting studies, writing regulations, and publishing guidance. With the 2021 change in administration in Washington, D.C., Learn More.

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Perficient

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Over the last 90 days, we have let clients know about the federal banking regulators planned cryptocurrency road map , explained what steps national banks need to take to begin crypto activities , provided thoughts on the possibility of a U.S. Readers of this blog may access the full 26-page research paper, without a paywall, here.

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Abrigo

JANUARY 25, 2021

Takeaway 3 Network with other bankers, auditors, regulators, and Abrigo experts. Abrigo’s annual conferences have brought together industry experts, financial institution peers, BSA/AML professionals, CPAs, auditors, and regulators for nearly two decades. Reasons to attend. Why ThinkBIG 2021? Learn More. Register Now. Asset/Liability.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

As overseers tighten the leash with stringent regulations aimed at protecting consumers, the cost of compliance grows. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has listed fraud and cybercrime as two of their National AML/CFT Priorities. Find out how BAM+ stops fraud scams.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 17, 2021

With the passing of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AMLA) as part of the National Defense Authorization Act, FinCEN will be issuing AMLA regulations and guidance throughout 2022 around AMLA requirements and will affect the AML work effort for financial institutions. BSA Rules and Regulation. Download our guide.

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Abrigo

APRIL 6, 2022

Takeaway 2 The change includes an obligation to inform regulators of a “notification incident” ASAP and no later than 36 hours after a reportable event occurs. Background Historically, the federal banking regulators required financial institutions to file two types of reports for certain cybersecurity incidents.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The US is at a disadvantage without a national beneficial ownership registry. . Is a national beneficial ownership database in the works? has continued to be under scrutiny by FATF for not having strong beneficial ownership regulations to prevent the use of shell companies for nefarious purposes. BSA Rules and Regulation.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

It spares financial institutions, federal home loan banks, insurers, and their employees who provide banking services to state or tribe licensed CRBs or MRBs from prosecution under federal law or regulation. Are you still confused on the rules and regulations around banking cannabis-related businesses? BSA Rules and Regulation.

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PopularBank

MAY 25, 2021

Popular Bank Senior Vice President and Director of National Healthcare Financing Andrew Boland joined fellow industry leaders for the Environmental Banker Association (EBA) panel discussion How COVID Changed Senior Living & Care Underwriting. Are you following current regulations? We asked questions about their safety.

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Abrigo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Recognizing the gravity of the situation, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) identified fraud as a national priority. Regulators will be expecting this as they examine institutions for FinCEN priority preparedness. It's no longer a discretionary measure but an imperative one. Staying on top of fraud is a full-time job.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

VirnetX, for its part, addressed the “troll” accusation head-on in a company blog post that explained how its technology “made a genuine contribution to U.S. national security.”. "On Critics have charged that the company’s main purpose is to sue big companies for infringing on patents that it owns. On four separate occasions.

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