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How the Money Transmitter Modernization Act could build a more unified future

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A regulatory baseline Benefits to adopting the model money transmitter act framework Money transmitters are regulated at the state level, and the absence of a standardized licensing and regulatory framework across states can lead to consistency and challenges for money transmitters. alone, handling $6 trillion in payments.

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Nursing Home CMS Staffing Mandate: What is it and how can operators prepare?

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By Andrew Boland – Director of National Healthcare Financing, Popular Bank A minimum staffing standard for nursing homes across the country was unveiled last month, raising concerns from operators and industry leaders over the impact the mandate will have on their ability to maintain adequate access to long-term care. Stay informed.

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Indonesian FinTechs Face New Regulations

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FinTech firms operating in Indonesia and running peer-to-peer lending businesses may face new regulations from the Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK). What’s important is they get onto our radar because we don’t want to regulate the prudential aspects hastily. Muliaman D.

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Global Regulators Push Banks To Boost Cyber Risk Coverage

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Banks may face tougher guidelines when it comes to how much they are required to spend to cover the risks that cyberattacks, fraud and fines pose to their operations. “For most banks, the committee expects that these proposals will have a relatively neutral impact on capital.

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China’s Baoshang Bank Is Taken Over By Regulators Over Credit Issues

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Baoshang Bank, based in Inner Mongolia, will be taken over by China’s banking and insurance regulator over critical credit risks, according to a report by Reuters. The takeover highlights the troubles that smaller banks in China face, like poor capital buffers, inadequate internal controls, asset quality deterioration and others.

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These resources on interest rate risk, liquidity, and CECL got the most downloads in 2023

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Indeed, regulators and management alike focused on these risks more and more in 2023 following the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and repeated rate hikes. The eBook also explained the critical steps of capital planning to meet financial institution goals and critical modeling assumptions for key funding sources.

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Key Components of a Strong Sanctions Compliance Program

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In the guidelines, OFAC identifies five key components that are not unlike the BSA program requirements that financial institutions have been implementing for years. As seldom seen from the regulatory authorities, the Guidelines generally defines management as senior leadership, executives, or the board of directors. Learn More.