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Avoiding AML compliance penalties – Tips from a former regulator

Abrigo

Understanding AML compliance and regulatory expectations. AML compliance is not for the faint of heart. Takeaway 1 Understand the risks associated with your customers beyond the surface level. Takeaway 2 Identify concentrations of risk and try to level out potential clusters. Here are a few tips to help along the way.

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AmEx Faces Fed Inquiry On Business Card Sales Tactics

PYMNTS

(AmEx) harnessed strong and deceptive sales practices for card sales to business owners and if clients experienced negative effects, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday (Jan. A representative for AmEx told WSJ, “We have robust compliance policies and controls in place, and do not tolerate misconduct.” 7), citing unnamed sources.

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OCC Considers Artificial Intelligence an Emerging Risk in Banking

Perficient

Positive Aspects of AI in Financial Services As noted by the OCC, advances in computing capacity, increased data availability, and improvements in analytical techniques, have significantly expanded opportunities for banks to leverage AI for risk management and operational purposes.

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Discover says it's 'paying the price' of long neglecting compliance

American Banker

The embattled credit card company, which is bracing for regulatory action, warned Thursday that heavy spending on risk management and compliance will persist. Executives also said that internal and external candidates will be considered for the permanent CEO job.

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Compliance changes to watch in 2023

Independent Banker

The FDIC issued guidance about the consumer compliance risks associated with assessing NSF arising from the re-presentment of the same unpaid transaction. Debit card interchange fees and routing. The Federal Reserve Board finalized updates to the board’s rule for debit card transactions. Climate-related risk.

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The Great Credit Card Program Outsourcing Debate

PYMNTS

Among the biggest debates is how to construct and operate the best card program possible – a decision that served as the foundation for a new PYMNTS interview with Jim Geeslin, head of strategy for Elan Financial Services , an agent credit card issuer. Do FIs want to navigate card programs through that?”. Near-Term Challenges.

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The ai Corporation upgrades its fuel card platform for PCI compliance

The Paypers

The ai Corporation (ai), an FCA approved expert in payments, fraud and risk management, has announced that it has upgraded EazyFuel , its fuel card platform, to be fully PCI compliant.

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