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Buying into AML risks in real estate

Abrigo

Key Takeaways Real estate markets are vulnerable to money laundering and fraud because of their transaction size and appreciation over time. The institutions are the ones shouldering the costs of compliance, examinations, and fines. Reduce false positives so you can focus on the truly suspicious activity.

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Now is the time to prepare for the FedNow launch

Independent Banker

2022 will be a big year as we move from development to pilot testing and begin to engage more with financial institutions in active planning,” says Nick Stanescu, senior vice president, FedNow business executive, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. “We Our institution has taken a strong focus on fraud as we prepare for FedNow,” Furey says.

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Efficiency now: 8 smart strategy tips

Independent Banker

Banks that lack proper controls are liable, contends Ghiglieri, to internal and external fraud losses—as well as litigation expenses and regulatory penalties. Connors notes that in Fitchburg, 40 miles west of Boston, he’s competing against Fidelity Investments and MFS on the financial services side, as well as a thriving high-tech corridor.

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The community bank’s complete guide to building trust

Independent Banker

Another reason pen tests are increasingly common is that regulations and PCI compliance require banks to furnish annual pen test results. based security and compliance automation platform. People used to say, ‘It’s not the crime; it’s the cover-up,’” says Seth Berman, a partner at Nutter, McClennen & Fish LLP in Boston.

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