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FinCEN Hits Capital One For $390 Million; Says Bank Violated Bank Secrecy Act

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15) announced that it is assessing a $390 million penalty against Capital One for engaging in what it says are “both willful and negligent violations” of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). According to a statement from FinCEN , Capital One admitted to failing to implement and maintain an effective anti-money laundering (AML) program.

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Bank Of England Ups Monzo’s Capital Requirements

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Monzo Bank Ltd, the London-based online bank, must now have a capital worth of 13.6 The Financial Times (FT) reported the new requirements are among the first signs the Bank of England ( BoE ), the United Kingdom’s (U.K.) million) to avoid violating the BoE’s revised regulatory capital requirements. the newspaper reported.

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OCC Releases CRA Evaluations for 16 National Banks and Federal Savings Associations

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A compliance rating of either “Outstanding,” “Satisfactory,” “Needs to Improve,” and “Substantial Noncompliance” is awarded at the end of the on-site review. Capital One, National Association. Capital One Bank (USA). Examination. Outstanding. Large Bank. Satisfactory. Large Bank.

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M&T won't resume buybacks despite lower capital buffer

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The Buffalo, New York, bank said that share repurchases are off the table, even though the amount of incremental capital it's required to hold has declined from last year. Executives pointed to forthcoming revisions to risk-based capital rules, which are expected to hit midsize banks like M&T.

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Laika, A Compliance And Security Audit Platform For Software Companies, Raises $35M In JPMorgan-Led Series B Round

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Laika , a compliance and security audit platform for software companies, has raised $35M in a Series B. The round drew participation from Bain Capital Ventures, Canapi Ventures, JPMorgan & Co., New York-based Laika helps businesses obtain audits and security certifications as well as remain compliant with regulations.

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Report: $50B In Cryptocurrency Moved Out Of China

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While Chinese traders are limited to the purchase of up to $50,000 of foreign currency annually, the volume suggests stablecoins could be being used to circumvent the regulation, according to Chainalysis , the New York-based provider of regulatory compliance software.

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U.S. Regulations to Consider When Managing a Cryptocurrency Fund

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There is good reason for this shift in view; according to Marc Bernegger, co-founder of crypto fund AltAlpha Digital, “after last year’s explosion of crypto hedge funds around the globe, there are now over 400 active funds, excluding those focused on venture capital.” State Regulations.