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PPP fraud: How financial institutions can mitigate ongoing risk

Abrigo

Takeaway 3 Following the use of funds can lead to fraud detection, and regulators will expect enhanced due diligence on PPP fraud. The COVID-19 pandemic challenged communities and businesses nationwide, and financial institutions were no exception. Researchers estimate that $76 billion in PPP loan money was taken illegally.

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5 Big reasons to go digital with SMB & commercial lending

Abrigo

A lot of us used a customer portal for PPP Lending due to the mere volumes of customer loan requests and documents flowing to/from the bank and the customer. In my experience, community banks only do what they have to do. The customer portal for requesting financials and tax returns. Loan Review and regulators love this as well.

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FinCEN announces $8 Million BSA Enforcement Action: The Resurrection of AML Penalties

Abrigo

Now is the time for community financial institutions to pay attention. Millions of dollars in suspicious activity were not reported to FinCEN in a timely or accurate manner, including those connected to tax evasion, illegal gambling, money laundering, and other financial crimes. . Fundamentals of BSA.

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Small banks: Big challenges and big opportunities

Abrigo

Relationship focus helps CFIs Small banks can leapfrog competitors and better serve their communities by combining their unique advantages with smart management and partnerships. How can community financial institution leaders manage their challenges and seize their opportunities at the same time?

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Beneficial Ownership: Is the U.S. Doing Enough to Pierce the Corporate Veil?

Abrigo

Key Takeaways The global AML community has long seen the U.S. Therefore, there must be at least one true “person” with ownership responsibility documented for each business account to pierce the corporate veil. A financial institution is not obligated to verify the beneficial owners under current regulation further.

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Small Business Lending Is Crucial in Fighting the Deposit Wars

Gonzobanker

Community banks need to analyze the demographics and varied business segments to identify the growth potential of each market. Since fintechs are the primary competition for community banks in this space, the VP of business lending needs to pay special attention to this segment. No two markets are created equal.

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Trade-based money laundering: The link to terrorist financing

Abrigo

See Part I: Implications for Community Financial Institutions. Read now Means and methods How trade-based money laundering works In recent years, investigations have documented how terrorist organizations work with transnational organized crime groups to facilitate terrorist financing. Gain confidence in your BSA program.

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