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How next-generation technologies are transforming governance, risk and compliance

Insights on Business

Today, governance, risk and compliance (GRC) is being transformed by not only rapidly-evolving regulatory standards and growing costs of non-compliance, but also by the clear and present need for greater GRC adoption/engagement – by the first line of defense – while delivering added value by empowering business users.

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Buying into AML risks in real estate

Abrigo

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.

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EU Businesses Ready For Major Money Moves Ahead Of Brexit

PYMNTS

As the publication explained, financial regulations that apply to the city of London may no longer be in effect as soon as March, depending on ongoing Brexit negotiations. Uncertainty and the threat of paperwork and compliance costs are adding to the existing burden that Brexit imposes on corporates in both the U.K.

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Its getting expensive not to be compliant

Insights on Business

Banks around the world are continuing to be penalized heavily for their inability to meet with ever-changing and complex financial regulations. For example, financial intelligence regulator Austrac handed gaming giant Tabcorp a fine of AUD 45 M (USD 35 M) for non compliance, the highest ever civil penalty in corporate Australian history.

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Banks Need FinTech To Stay Competitive – And Secure

PYMNTS

A paper published by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) described today as a critical moment in banking history as players face pressure from alternative players and corporate clients that demand newer, better services. The time for this radical shift is now,” Boston Consulting Group declared.

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Navigating The Increasingly Murky Waters Of Trade Finance

PYMNTS

trillion gap in available trade finance, non-bank players have flooded the market to address the demand — and introduce efficiencies to an area of finance that has historically been bogged down by paper, manual processes and burdensome compliance requirements. However, the trade finance arena is not without its controversies and concerns.

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CFPB announces senior leadership changes

CFPB Monitor

Fiene has more than 31 years of experience in regulating financial services companies, including 27 years dedicated to supervising and examining compliance with federal consumer financial laws and regulations. Laura Fiene will serve as West Regional Director. Fiene joined the CFPB in 2011.